Out of the Blue: A Narrative of September 11, 2001

Out of the Blue by Richard Bernstein is a gripping and authoritative account of the September 11th attack, its historical roots, and its aftermath.

This book provides an in-depth look at the personal stories of victims, perpetrators, and heroes whose lives became tangled in catastrophe.

The book also explores the ways in which so many lives were irrevocably changed, including the personal vignettes that are emotional without being maudlin, informative without being polemical.

Bernstein's story is not only about the victims and their families but also about the 19 Arab men who hijacked the planes, with particular focus placed on the group's probable leader, Mohammed Atta.

The book provides a comprehensive look at the terror attacks, the reactions of New Yorkers, the nation, and the world; the criticism of U.S.

government agencies; and the lingering effects of the tragedy.

This powerful account deserves to be a bestseller.