Cover of Called: Hello, My Name Is Mrs. Jefferson. I Understand Your Plane Is Being Hijacked. 9:45 Am, Flight 93, September 11, 2001

Called: Hello, My Name Is Mrs. Jefferson. I Understand Your Plane Is Being Hijacked. 9:45 Am, Flight 93, September 11, 2001

This account follows the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 on the morning of September 11, 2001, when the hijacking of their plane turned into a fight for their lives. It also tells the story of the telephone operator at Verizon who connected with passenger Todd Beamer as the events unfolded. Her calm, careful handling of a call that no one could have prepared for becomes the thread of the narrative. Through her eyes and through the recollections of those who knew the people on board, the book examines courage in the face of an unthinkable attack and the lasting effect that one conversation can have on a person's life. It is a personal story about ordinary people who found themselves at the center of a national tragedy.

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