Once More to the Sky : The Rebuilding of the World Trade Center

Simon & Schuster

Discover the powerful and inspiring story of the World Trade Center's rebuilding in "Once More to the Sky." Featuring dozens of never-before-seen color photos by the official site photographer, Scott Raab, this book chronicles the nearly ten-year, four-billion-dollar effort to construct the One World Trade Center. It details the immense dedication of hundreds of construction workers, overcoming significant setbacks like architect changes and political disputes to create a 1,776-foot symbol of American resilience and unity. Scott Raab, an Esquire writer, provides an in-depth account, following both the management and the construction crews. The book includes insights from key figures like Andrew Cuomo and real estate developer Larry Silverstein, as well as the personal stories of individuals like Bryan Lyons and Charlie Wolf, whose lives were profoundly impacted by 9/11. Originally published as a ten-part series, "Once More to the Sky" collects these pieces with a new epilogue reflecting on the building's significance over the years. Published to coincide with the twentieth anniversary of 9/11, this moving tribute showcases American resolve and ingenuity. This hardback edition includes a prologue from photographer Joe Woolhead and is written in English with 352 pages. It was published in 2021. Summary: "Once More to the Sky" by Scott Raab, a hardback book detailing the rebuilding of the World Trade Center, featuring photos, English language, 352 pages, published 2021, ISBN 9781982176143.