A Lasting Tribute to 9/11

USA TODAY is releasing a commemorative book to mark 25 years since the Sept. ​11, 2001, terrorist attacks, as reported by multiple news outlets including the Aberdeen News, Amarillo Globe-News, Asbury Park Press, and othersura. The book, titled "GROUND ZERO SPIRIT: 25 Years of Resilience," chronicles the event and its aftermath through powerful images and stories, according to these reports. It is a 160-page hardcover featuring photography and reporting from several news outlets, including The Westchester Journal News, The Bergen Record, and Asbury Park Press, as stated by the Aberdeen News and others.

Content and Themes

The commemorative volume includes photography from Sept. ​11, 2001, firsthand stories, tributes to heroes, a look at the aftermath and rebuilding, stories of resilience from first responders, and reflections from the generation shaped by 9/11, according to multiple reports. Asbury Park Press noted that the staffs of the Asbury Park Press, The Journal News, and The Record came together to create the book, describing it as a tribute to the victims, heroes, and the resilience shown in the years following the attacks. The same outlet reported that on Sept. ​11, 2001, ordinary people showed extraordinary courage, with firefighters entering burning towers and strangers reaching out to help those around them.

Availability and Shipping

The book is currently available for pre-order at a discounted price of $35.95, a 10% reduction from the listed price, according to the Asbury Park Press. It is scheduled to ship in September ​2026, just in time for the 25th anniversary commemorations, as reported by the Aberdeen News, Amarillo Globe-News, and several other outlets. The Asbury Park Press also stated that the book would ship this month, to coincide with the 25th year commemorations, though the majority of reports specify September ​2026 as the shipping date.

Context

The release comes as the nation prepares to mark 25 years since the attacks, with reports recalling the nearly ​3,000 lives lost and reflecting on the courage, compassion, and resilience that followed one of the darkest days in S. history, as stated by the Aberdeen News and others. The book aims to offer a lasting way to remember the people and stories that shaped the quarter-century since 9/11, according to these reports.