
To Sleep with the Angels
The Story of a Fire
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Sean Runnette
If burying a child has a special poignancy, the tragedy at a Catholic elementary school in Chicago more than 50 years ago was an extraordinary moment of grief. One of the deadliest fires in American history, it took the lives of 92 children and three nuns at Our Lady of the Angels School, left many families physically and psychologically scarred for life, and destroyed a close-knit working-class neighborhood.
This is the moving story of that fire and its consequences, written by two journalists who have been obsessed with the events of that terrible day in December 1958. It is a story of ordinary people caught up in a disaster that shocked the nation. In gripping detail, those who were there - children, teachers, firefighters - describe the fear, desperation, and panic that prevailed in and around the stricken school building on that cold Monday afternoon. But beyond the flames, the story of the fire at Our Lady of the Angels became an enigma whose mystery has deepened with time: Its cause was never officially explained despite evidence that it had been intentionally set by a troubled student at the school.
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You felt like you were there at each step of the way
The history from the day of the fire to present is astonishing
Sad read but the triumph of all involved fire law dr and nurses make this proud to be of the human race
Cant put it down
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Gripping and very well written
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amazingly gripping
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Riveting and Informative
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I listen or seek out this kind of book in an effort to get the story behind the headlines, beyond the sound bite. The personal stories mixed with the factual information was very well done.
I remember hearing about this fire when I was growing up but I certainly didn't know the whole story, and it's probably a good thing that I did not. I recommend this book though I have to say be prepared...
One of the saddest stories
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The book then goes into the aftermath both for the survivors and the families of those who did not. One must remember that at the time fire safety requirements were much less stringent and the school was grandfathered in under the fire code of the time. The book is one which kept my attention even though I'd read it years ago. The narrator is excellent for nonfiction. His reading was clear and dispassionate while not being boreing. If you are interested in a well reported story which examines all sides of a situation this book is for you. Parts were very touching but I couldn't easily put it down. I'm glad I have a device which fits in my pocket for listening.
Journalism at its best!
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Educational
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Gripping, true story
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Beautifully written, exceptional narration.
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Love this book!
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