"A historical account of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including the events leading up to that day, the people involved, the monumental rescue and recovery efforts, and the lingering aftermath"-- Provided by publisher.

The base -- Pointing out: understanding Islam -- Pointing out: terror at sea -- Minutes -- Pointing out: escaping alive -- Pointing out: fighting for Flight 93 -- Rescue and recovery -- Pointing out: cross controversy -- Pointing out: terrorists as prisoners -- A new kind of war -- Pointing out: killing Bin Laden -- Pointing out: an ongoing threat -- Timeline.