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The book offers a gripping reconstruction of the final moments of a flight, capturing the tension and emotional weight of the event. It draws comparisons to John Hersey's "Hiroshima," highlighting its profound impact and depth. Through vivid storytelling, it explores the human experience in crisis, making readers reflect on the fragility of life and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.

Now with a new afterword, The Girls of Summer , by the award- winning New York Times sportswriter Jere Longman, takes a serious, compelling look at the women who won the 1999 World Cup and brings to life the skills and victories of the American team. Longman explores the issues this unprecedented achievement has raised: the importance of the players as role models; the significance of race and class; the sexualization of the team members; and the differences between men and women's sports. Provocative and insightful, this book reminds us that the real struggles are off the field -- and some remain to be won.