Search - Let's Roll: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage

Susie C. (soozrn) reviewed 8/26/2007...
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5 member(s) found this review helpful.

Even though we know the story,this book reminds us of the sacrifices made on 9-11.I read this about 3 years after it happened and it really brought the feelings of the nation back to me as if it happened yesterday. Well written.

Gaylene W. (lilredmom1) reviewed 8/29/2005...
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Very inspiring! A tragic account of Todd Beamer's life before and after 9/11 (on flight 93) and how his pregnant wife was able to carry on.

Sara M. (Mom2EmNAbby) reviewed 5/9/2007...
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3 member(s) found this review helpful.

I wanted to like this book but I just thought the writing was really awful!

Sheila C. reviewed 5/13/2009...
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.

This sat on my bookshelf for a while because I figured it would be a depressing read focused on the Sept 11 tradgedies many of us watched unfold. However, what I found in this book was so much more than just an account of what happened on that flight. Instead of simply recounting what happened and the aftermath, I found Lisa chose to be a beacon of light by demonstrating how her faith and unwavering belief in a higher power helped her work through the pain and to live the best life she could for herself and family. This is what really stood out the most - the human spirit, the kindness of others and finding the strength to go on despite all of the horrors. Having recently experienced a sudden and tragic death in my immediate family only 6 weeks ago, as I struggle with tremendous grief, I couldn't help but find solace and comfort in her words. I remember seeing Lisa on Oprah years ago and thinking I would pick up the book but never did. I happened to see it here on the swap and am so glad I ordered it. Highly recommended.

Erika C. reviewed 7/2/2007...
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2 member(s) found this review helpful.

Great book, very inspiring. Sad of course but hopeful and faith filled.

Jeanne W. reviewed 7/6/2008...

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in Let's Roll, Todd's wife, Lisa, reveals what really happened on that ill-fated flight, as well as poignant glimpses of a genuine American Hero. She talks candidly about Todd's growing up years, their marriage and last week together, and then family moments without him--the devastating day her children learned their daddy had died, how they celebrated his first birthday without him, the mix of grief and joy when she gave birth to their third child, and how she's found the confidence to go on in the face of such tragedy and loss.
It's no wonder that, through this unpretentious homemaker andmother, an entire nation can find hope, find inspiration, find strength. Let's Roll!

Jena T. reviewed 2/8/2009...
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This book is one of the best I've ever read. Loved it from beginning to end.

Barbara F. (blueheronmom) reviewed 2/23/2010...
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OK read. Despite subject material, I didn't finish this book.

Paula H. (pj-sierra) reviewed 3/4/2010...

Although many may see this book as sad her faith was very inspiring to me and we all know the story of 9-11. I couldn't put the book down, it felt like Lisa Beamer included us personally in her own story. An excellent read.