As the nation approaches 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, communities across the Lower Hudson Valley and New York City metropolitan area are preparing to remember the lives lost, the acts
of courage and the lasting impact of that day.
The Journal News and lohud.com have partnered with our colleagues at The Record, the Asbury Park Press and USA TODAY to create a commemorative book, "GROUND ZERO SPIRIT: 25 Years of Resilience."
The book offers a way to preserve those memories and reflect on the stories that shaped the years that followed. The 160-page hardcover coffee table book is available to pre-order now at 10% off, for a total of $35.95. It's scheduled to ship in September 2026, to coincide with the 25th year commemorations.
Twenty five years ago, the world changed in a single morning. This special edition serves as both a historical record and a tribute to the resilience that emerged in the years after 9/11.
Here's everything to know about how to pre-order your copy today.
Get USA TODAY's commemorative 9/11 book to mark 25 years
On Sept. 11, 2001, ordinary people showed extraordinary courage. Firefighters entered burning towers, strangers reached out to help those around them and a nation faced unimaginable loss while finding strength in one another.
Those moments of courage and the stories that followed are captured in "GROUND ZERO SPIRIT: 25 Years of Resilience," which revisits that day through the images and voices that defined it while exploring the larger story of resilience — from grief and recovery to the memorials, communities, first responders and generations forever shaped by 9/11.
GROUND ZERO SPIRIT: 25 Years of Resilience
This 160-page commemorative book has featuring powerful photography and reporting that honors the lives lost, the heroes who responded and the enduring strength of the communities shaped by 9/11.
Pre-order this book now
What's inside 'GROUND ZERO SPIRIT: 25 years of Resilience' book?
- Powerful photography from Sept. 11, 2001, capturing the moments, people and scenes that defined a day that changed the world.
- Firsthand stories and voices from those who experienced the attacks, responded to the crisis and helped communities move forward.
- Tributes to the heroes of 9/11, including firefighters, first responders and ordinary people who showed extraordinary courage.
- A look at the aftermath and rebuilding process, from the days of grief and recovery to the creation of memorials and the restoration of communities.
- Stories of resilience from first responders, including those who continue to face health challenges connected to their service.
- Reflections from the generation shaped by 9/11, exploring how the events of that day continue to influence lives 25 years later.
- 160 pages of photography and reporting from The Journal News in Westchester County, The Bergen Record and Asbury Park Press documenting loss, remembrance and recovery.
Pre-order your copy of Ground Zero Spirit today
How long does shipping take at USA TODAY Co. Store?
Orders typically are processed and shipped within two to five business days. However, this doesn't include pre-order items, which will have their shipping estimates listed in the product description.
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Contributing: lohud staff
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Commemorative Sept. 11 book honors heroes, pays tribute to lives lost
