With the nation just days away from marking 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Americans are preparing to pause, remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost and reflect on the courage, compassion and resilience that followed one of the darkest days in U.S. history.
USA TODAY's new commemorative book, "GROUND ZERO SPIRIT: 25 Years of Resilience," offers a lasting way to remember the people and stories that shaped the quarter-century since 9/11. The 160-page hardcover coffee table book is available to order now for 10% off, bringing the price to $35.95. It's scheduled to ship in September 2026, just in time for the 25th anniversary commemorations.
Twenty-five years ago, the world changed in a single morning. This special edition chronicles
that history through powerful images and stories while honoring the extraordinary resilience that emerged in the years that followed—from first responders and survivors to families, communities and generations forever shaped by 9/11.
Here's everything to know about "GROUND ZERO SPIRIT" and how to 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 ran into burning towers, strangers reached out to help one another and communities across the country came together in the face of unimaginable loss.
Those moments — and the stories that unfolded in the years afterward — are captured in "GROUND ZERO SPIRIT: 25 Years of Resilience." The commemorative book revisits 9/11 through the images and voices that defined that day while exploring the enduring story of what came next: grief and recovery, memorials and remembrance, the work of first responders, the strength of communities and the generations whose lives were forever changed by the events of Sept. 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.
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What's inside 'GROUND ZERO SPIRIT: 25 years or 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 Westchester Journal News, The Bergen Record and Asbury Park Press documenting loss, remembrance and recovery.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 25 years after 9/11, this book honors the courage & resilience that followed
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