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All of a Sudden and Forever

Author : Chris Barton
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781541571907

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All of a Sudden and Forever by Chris Barton Pdf

A profoundly moving nonfiction picture book about tragedy, hope, and healing from award-winning author Chris Barton. Sometimes bad things happen, and you have to tell everyone. Sometimes terrible things happen, and everybody knows. On April 19, 1995, something terrible happened in Oklahoma City: a bomb exploded, and people were hurt and killed. But that was not the end of the story. Those who survived—and those who were forever changed—shared their stories and began to heal. Near the site of the bomb blast, an American elm tree began to heal as well. People took care of the tree just as they took care of each other. The tree and its seedlings now offer solace to people around the world grappling with tragedy and loss. Released to coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing, this book commemorates what was lost and offers hope for the future.

One April Morning

Author : Nancy Lamb,Floyd Cooper
Publisher : Lothrop Lee & Shepard
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 068814666X

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One April Morning by Nancy Lamb,Floyd Cooper Pdf

Conversations with children from the Oklahoma City area about their feelings at the time of the bombing of the Federal Building and afterwards.

The Oklahoma City Bombing

Author : Diane Andrews Henningfeld
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-17
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780737757965

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The Oklahoma City Bombing by Diane Andrews Henningfeld Pdf

The Oklahoma City bombing was a heart-breaking, American safety-shattering event. This fascinating volume explores the historical and cultural events leading up to and following the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995. This book addresses issues surrounding the bombing, such as the identity of "John Doe No. 2," the media's possible misrepresentation of the militia movement's involvement, and whether Timothy McVeigh's confession was voluntary. Personal narratives are included from people impacted by the bombing, including a secretary trapped in the wreckage, a search-and-rescue worker, and a high school student who lost her father.

Forever Changed

Author : Marsha Kight
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015045675215

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Forever Changed by Marsha Kight Pdf

" ... Eighty-one first-person accounts of survivors as well as the families of those who lost their lives in downtown Oklahoma City on April 19, 1995"--Jacket.

Grace from the Rubble

Author : Jeanne Bishop
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310357681

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Grace from the Rubble by Jeanne Bishop Pdf

How do you find the strength to forgive in the midst of unthinkable grief? With compassion for all who have been touched by tragedy, Grace from the Rubble tells the heart-stirring true story of found forgiveness, lasting hope, and the unlikely friendship of two fathers on opposite sides of tragedy. In what was to become the deadliest attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor, the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing left a community searching for healing and hope. Grace from the Rubble tells the intertwining stories of four individuals: Julie Welch, a young professional full of promise whose life was cut short by the bombing; Bud Welch, Julie's father; Tim McVeigh, the troubled mind behind the horrific attack; and Bill McVeigh, the father of the bomber. With searing details by firsthand witnesses, including the former governor of Oklahoma, masterful storyteller Jeanne Bishop describes the suspenseful scenes leading up to that fateful day and the dramatic events that unfolded afterward as one father buried his only daughter and the other saw his only son arrested, tried, and executed for mass murder. Grace from the Rubble will teach you about: The importance of sharing your story The unlikely connections that can stem from heartbreak The life-changing impact of forgiveness Vivid and haunting, this true story is rich with memories and beautiful descriptions of the nation's heartland, a place of grit and love for neighbors and families. Bishop shares the ways in which the bombing affected her own family and led her to meet Bud and, ultimately, how she learned to see humanity amid inhuman violence. Praise for Grace from the Rubble: "Readers should have tissues at hand before beginning Bishop's affecting story. This incredible and empathetic story is a testament to the powers of forgiveness, fellowship, and redemption." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Some say that love is the most powerful force in the world. I would suggest it's forgiveness. And the astonishing and beautifully told story of two fathers drawn together by unimaginable tragedy shows how the process of forgiveness happens step by grace-filled step." --James Martin, author, Jesus: A Pilgrimage and My Life with the Saints

Boom Town

Author : Sam Anderson
Publisher : Crown
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780804137324

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Boom Town by Sam Anderson Pdf

A brilliant, kaleidoscopic narrative of Oklahoma City—a great American story of civics, basketball, and destiny, from award-winning journalist Sam Anderson NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • NPR • Chicago Tribune • San Francisco Chronicle • The Economist • Deadspin Oklahoma City was born from chaos. It was founded in a bizarre but momentous “Land Run” in 1889, when thousands of people lined up along the borders of Oklahoma Territory and rushed in at noon to stake their claims. Since then, it has been a city torn between the wild energy that drives its outsized ambitions, and the forces of order that seek sustainable progress. Nowhere was this dynamic better realized than in the drama of the Oklahoma City Thunder basketball team’s 2012-13 season, when the Thunder’s brilliant general manager, Sam Presti, ignited a firestorm by trading future superstar James Harden just days before the first game. Presti’s all-in gamble on “the Process”—the patient, methodical management style that dictated the trade as the team’s best hope for long-term greatness—kicked off a pivotal year in the city’s history, one that would include pitched battles over urban planning, a series of cataclysmic tornadoes, and the frenzied hope that an NBA championship might finally deliver the glory of which the city had always dreamed. Boom Town announces the arrival of an exciting literary voice. Sam Anderson, former book critic for New York magazine and now a staff writer at the New York Times magazine, unfolds an idiosyncratic mix of American history, sports reporting, urban studies, gonzo memoir, and much more to tell the strange but compelling story of an American city whose unique mix of geography and history make it a fascinating microcosm of the democratic experiment. Filled with characters ranging from NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook; to Flaming Lips oddball frontman Wayne Coyne; to legendary Great Plains meteorologist Gary England; to Stanley Draper, Oklahoma City's would-be Robert Moses; to civil rights activist Clara Luper; to the citizens and public servants who survived the notorious 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah federal building, Boom Town offers a remarkable look at the urban tapestry woven from control and chaos, sports and civics.

Tourists of History

Author : Marita Sturken
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 0822341220

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Tourists of History by Marita Sturken Pdf

DIVStudy of how the memorials created in Oklahoma City and at the World Trade Center site raise questions about the relationship between cultural memory and consumerism./div

Killing McVeigh

Author : Jody Lyneé Madeira
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-06-11
Category : Law
ISBN : 9780814724552

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Killing McVeigh by Jody Lyneé Madeira Pdf

On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh detonated a two-ton truck bomb that felled the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, killing 168 people. On June 11, 2001, an unprecedented 242 witnesses watched him die by lethal injection. In the aftermath of the bombings, American public commentary almost immediately turned to “closure” rhetoric. Reporters and audiences alike speculated about whether victim’s family members and survivors could get closure from memorial services, funerals, legislation, monuments, trials, and executions. But what does “closure” really mean for those who survive—or lose loved ones in—traumatic acts? In the wake of such terrifying events, is closure a realistic or appropriate expectation? In Killing McVeigh, Jody Lyneé Madeira uses the Oklahoma City bombing as a case study to explore how family members and other survivors come to terms with mass murder. The book demonstrates the importance of understanding what closure really is before naively asserting it can or has been reached.

Simple Truths

Author : Jon Hersley,Larry Tongate,Bob Burke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Bombing investigation
ISBN : 1885596413

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Simple Truths by Jon Hersley,Larry Tongate,Bob Burke Pdf

The world was stunned on April 19, 1995, by the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City that killed 168 men, women, and children. In the aftermath of this horrific act, Americans did not want to believe that two clean-shaven, short-haired former army veterans could plan and carry out the most violent act of domestic terrorism in United States history. This book gives detailed explanations of the FBI's investigation.

The Third Terrorist

Author : Jayna Davis
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781418508524

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The Third Terrorist by Jayna Davis Pdf

In this alarming book, reporter Jayna Davis tells of her amazing journey leading from the smoking rubble of the Murrah Federal Building to the sleazy haunts of John Doe #2, the mysterious Middle East suspect who the Justice Department was at first desperate to find?then insisted never existed. With a reporter's practiced skill, Jayna Davis unscrambles the convoluted and distorted facts of the Oklahoma City bombing to present a compelling case that proves Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols did not act alone and in fact worked in tandem with Middle East connections that lead directly to Saddam Hussein's personal army. Ten years after the tragic April 19 bombing, this revised edition of the controversial book that captured the attention of the 9/11 Commission offers new information and a new afterword that covers the Iraq War, the verdict in the Nichols state murder trial, and recent confirmation of Al-Qaeda General Al-Zawahiri's visit to OKC to approve the bombing.

9:02 A.m., April 19, 1995

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X004858210

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9:02 A.m., April 19, 1995 by Anonim Pdf

On the morning of April 19, 1995, a truck loaded with explosives pulled up in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. At 9:02 A.M. a massive explosion occurred, shearing the entire north side off the building and killing 168 people, including 19 children. Hundreds of lives were changed forever, and the survivors, family members, coworkers, and rescuers are still grappling with the worst act of internal domestic terrorism in U.S. history. This remarkable book, featuring full-color photographs on nearly every page, documents the story of the bombing, the harrowing rescue efforts, the criminal investigation of the bombing perpetrators, and the ceremonies and memorials that have helped people come to terms with this tragedy. Sponsored by the Oklahoma State Legislature and featuring full-color photographs throughout, the Official Record includes the following: A detailed description and diagram of the bombing site; The story of the heroic firefighters, medical professionals, and volunteers who came to assist with the rescue operation and recovery of victims; Moving biographies of every victim; An account of the dedication of the Oklahoma City National Memorial on April 19, 2000; An art essay by Lynn Pauley, who witnessed the recovery and rescue efforts firsthand and who comments on Oklahoma's spirit of kindness and enthusiasm; Powerful photographic images of the victims and rescuers; Transcripts of speeches by such notable leaders as President Bill Clinton, President George W. Bush, Governor Frank Keating, and Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, who address the significance of this disaster for our nation's history.

Others Unknown

Author : Stephen Jones,Peter Israel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1998-11-05
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015046901230

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Others Unknown by Stephen Jones,Peter Israel Pdf

Jones, chief defense counsel during the trial against Timothy McVeigh, convicted of the Oklahoma City bombing, reveals evidence that the bombing could not have been the work of only two men, that the US government had prior knowledge about the attack, that foreign connections were involved, and that the US government worked to prevent the whole story from emerging. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

A Ride to Remember

Author : Sharon Langley,Amy Nathan
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781683356233

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A Ride to Remember by Sharon Langley,Amy Nathan Pdf

The true story of how a 1963 ride on a carousel in Maryland made a powerful Civil Rights statement. A Ride to Remember tells how a community came together—both black and white—to make a change. When Sharon Langley was born in the early 1960s, many amusement parks were segregated, and African-American families were not allowed entry. This book reveals how in the summer of 1963, due to demonstrations and public protests, the Gwynn Oak Amusement Park in Maryland became desegregated and opened to all for the first time. Co-author Sharon Langley was the first African-American child to ride the carousel. This was on the same day of Martin Luther King Jr.’s March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Langley’s ride to remember demonstrated the possibilities of King’s dream. This book includes photos of Sharon on the carousel, authors’ notes, a timeline, and a bibliography. “Delivers a beautiful and tender message about equality from the very first page.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “Cooper’s richly textured illustrations evoke sepia photographs’ dreamlike combination of distance and immediacy, complementing the aura of reminiscence that permeates Langley and Nathan’s narrative.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review “A solid addition to U.S. history collections for its subject matter and its first-person historical narrative.” —School Library Journal

One of Ours

Author : Richard A. Serrano
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 0393027430

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One of Ours by Richard A. Serrano Pdf

A Los Angeles Times reporter makes use of hundreds of interviews, including a detailed, exclusive interview with Timothy McVeigh, to explore McVeigh's motives--and the movement behind them--for bombing the Oklahoma City federal building in 1995.

Oklahoma City

Author : Andrew Gumbel,Roger G. Charles
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9780062100924

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Oklahoma City by Andrew Gumbel,Roger G. Charles Pdf

In the early morning of April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh drove into downtown Oklahoma City in a rented Ryder truck containing a deadly fertilizer bomb that he and his army buddy Terry Nichols had made the previous day. He parked in a handicapped-parking zone, hopped out of the truck, and walked away into a series of alleys and streets. Shortly after 9:00 A.M., the bomb obliterated one-third of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, killing 168 people, including 19 infants and toddlers. McVeigh claimed he'd worked only with Nichols, and at least officially, the government believed him. But McVeigh's was just one version of events. And much of it was wrong. In Oklahoma City, veteran investigative journalists Andrew Gumbel and Roger G. Charles puncture the myth about what happened on that day—one that has persisted in the minds of the American public for nearly two decades. Working with unprecedented access to government documents, a voluminous correspondence with Terry Nichols, and more than 150 interviews with those immediately involved, Gumbel and Charles demonstrate how much was missed beyond the guilt of the two principal defendants: in particular, the dysfunction within the country's law enforcement agencies, which squandered opportunities to penetrate the radical right and prevent the bombing, and the unanswered question of who inspired the plot and who else might have been involved. To this day, the FBI heralds the Oklahoma City investigation as one of its great triumphs. In reality, though, its handling of the bombing foreshadowed many of the problems that made the country vulnerable to attack again on 9/11. Law enforcement agencies could not see past their own rivalries and underestimated the seriousness of the deadly rhetoric coming from the radical far right. In Oklahoma City, Gumbel and Charles give the fullest, most honest account to date of both the plot and the investigation, drawing a vivid portrait of the unfailingly compelling—driven, eccentric, fractious, funny, and wildly paranoid—characters involved.