--- product_id: 322135571 title: "The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland" price: "19467CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/322135571-the-day-the-world-came-to-town-updated-edition-9 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland **Price:** 19467CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland - **How much does it cost?** 19467CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/322135571-the-day-the-world-came-to-town-updated-edition-9) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The True Story Behind the Events on 9/11 that Inspired Broadway’s Smash Hit Musical Come from Away, Featuring All New Material from the Author When 38 jetliners bound for the United States were forced to land at Gander International Airport in Canada by the closing of U.S. airspace on September 11, the population of this small town on Newfoundland Island swelled from 10,300 to nearly 17,000. The citizens of Gander met the stranded passengers with an overwhelming display of friendship and goodwill. As the passengers stepped from the airplanes, exhausted, hungry and distraught after being held on board for nearly 24 hours while security checked all of the baggage, they were greeted with a feast prepared by the townspeople. Local bus drivers who had been on strike came off the picket lines to transport the passengers to the various shelters set up in local schools and churches. Linens and toiletries were bought and donated. A middle school provided showers, as well as access to computers, email, and televisions, allowing the passengers to stay in touch with family and follow the news. Over the course of those four days, many of the passengers developed friendships with Gander residents that they expect to last a lifetime. As a show of thanks, scholarship funds for the children of Gander have been formed and donations have been made to provide new computers for the schools. This book recounts the inspiring story of the residents of Gander, Canada, whose acts of kindness after the 9/11 attacks have touched the lives of thousands of people and been an example of humanity and goodwill. This unforgettable story of compassion and community details: The Real Come from Away Story: Discover the incredible true events behind the hit Broadway musical―a story of how a small town of 10,000 people welcomed nearly 7,000 stranded passengers into their lives. Overwhelming Kindness: How striking bus drivers abandoned their picket lines, townspeople cooked feasts around the clock, and neighbors stripped their own linen closets to provide comfort for thousands of strangers. Stranded Passengers: Follow the stories of the travelers―from mayors and corporate CEOs to a state trooper and a worried mother―who found unexpected safety and friendship in the middle of nowhere. Lasting Friendships: Learn how the bonds formed during those four days led to lifelong connections, international scholarship funds, and a powerful, enduring example of goodwill in the face of terror. Review: Inspirational Book for These Times - We just saw the musical last week and I wanted to know more. The book is well written and I appreciated getting to know everyone better. The epilogue was helpful because I wondered how everyone's lives changed. It was a quick and easy read. A really inspiring book for these challenging times. Review: A Bright Light in a Bitter Time - The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede 4 stars pp. 260 Sometimes it seems important to read something that reminds us that there are good people in the world and much still to be thankful for. The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede is one such book. DeFede offers the reader a chance to immerse herself in the town of Gander, Newfoundland during that horrible week of September 11, 2001. We follow a number of passengers on different planes which would eventually land at Gander until they return to there homes a week or more later. One can appreciate DeFede retelling in a matter of fact blow by blow reporting. There is of course sadness and grief involved along with those other emotions which we all felt during that time, but the reader learns of how extraordinary the town and its citizens are. How they came together and care for the thousands of extra people and some few animals which unexpectedly arrived in their town. The town of Gander showed unstinting generosity and thoughtfulness to its new residence during a very difficult time. Here DeFede tells about if from the perspective of Werner Baldessarini, then chairman of Hugo Boss who had been traveling to NYC for Fashion Week: The bond with the passengers was rivaled only by his attachment to the townspeople, whose compassion was so overwhelming. They took their visitors on driving tours of the countryside. They took them to their homes. The passengers weren’t treated like refugees, but like long-lost relatives, and the more he thought about it, the more it moved Baldessarini. Coming from an environment as cutthroat as the fashion industry, Baldessarini realized this was not a feeling to ignore or casually dismiss. This was something to be relished. And given everything that was going wrong in the world, it was reassuring to see that right now, right here, in one small corner of the planet, something was going right. There was no hatred. No anger. No fear in Gander. I found this to be a really enjoyable read and encourage all interested to read it as well. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #4,538 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Newfoundland Travel Guides #3 in Terrorism (Books) #183 in Memoirs (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 14,889 Reviews | ## Images ![The Day the World Came to Town Updated Edition: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81t0jk43sRS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspirational Book for These Times *by H***9 on April 28, 2026* We just saw the musical last week and I wanted to know more. The book is well written and I appreciated getting to know everyone better. The epilogue was helpful because I wondered how everyone's lives changed. It was a quick and easy read. A really inspiring book for these challenging times. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Bright Light in a Bitter Time *by B***Y on November 30, 2013* The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede 4 stars pp. 260 Sometimes it seems important to read something that reminds us that there are good people in the world and much still to be thankful for. The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede is one such book. DeFede offers the reader a chance to immerse herself in the town of Gander, Newfoundland during that horrible week of September 11, 2001. We follow a number of passengers on different planes which would eventually land at Gander until they return to there homes a week or more later. One can appreciate DeFede retelling in a matter of fact blow by blow reporting. There is of course sadness and grief involved along with those other emotions which we all felt during that time, but the reader learns of how extraordinary the town and its citizens are. How they came together and care for the thousands of extra people and some few animals which unexpectedly arrived in their town. The town of Gander showed unstinting generosity and thoughtfulness to its new residence during a very difficult time. Here DeFede tells about if from the perspective of Werner Baldessarini, then chairman of Hugo Boss who had been traveling to NYC for Fashion Week: The bond with the passengers was rivaled only by his attachment to the townspeople, whose compassion was so overwhelming. They took their visitors on driving tours of the countryside. They took them to their homes. The passengers weren’t treated like refugees, but like long-lost relatives, and the more he thought about it, the more it moved Baldessarini. Coming from an environment as cutthroat as the fashion industry, Baldessarini realized this was not a feeling to ignore or casually dismiss. This was something to be relished. And given everything that was going wrong in the world, it was reassuring to see that right now, right here, in one small corner of the planet, something was going right. There was no hatred. No anger. No fear in Gander. I found this to be a really enjoyable read and encourage all interested to read it as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hospitality can bring comfort in uncertain times. *by L***R on May 24, 2026* This was a great story following a devastating event. There were many story lines with the passengers on the plane and people in Gander, but the thread was beautifully intertwined - hospitality can help bring comfort in uncertain circumstances. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/322135571-the-day-the-world-came-to-town-updated-edition-9](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/322135571-the-day-the-world-came-to-town-updated-edition-9) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-24*