First published 2001
On September 11th, 2001, America is shaken to its core as terrorists strike the Twin Towers. Journalist Sebastian Junger chronicles the unfolding horror, from the chaos on the ground to the agonizing wait for loved ones. As the country reels, Junger paints a vivid portrait of ordinary people thrust into extraordinary circumstances, their lives forever changed. Through gripping firsthand accounts, "Fire" bears witness to a nation's resolve in the face of unspeakable tragedy.
Genres: american, non-fiction, 21st-century, journalism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: true-story, witness
Period: 1989-
272 pages · Paperback · Harper Perennial
Content warnings: death, graphic-violence