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LARGER THAN LIFE: The All Too Short Life of My Buddy Jon Vandevander - Couverture souple

Logan, Jeffrey

 
9780595339853: LARGER THAN LIFE: The All Too Short Life of My Buddy Jon Vandevander
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0595339859 ISBN 13 : 9780595339853
Editeur : iUniverse, 2005

Synopsis

In the days prior to the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, Jeff bets his friend Jon that Barry Bonds will break Mark McGwire's record of seventy home runs. The loser will treat the winner to cheeseburgers, beer, and cigars at a favorite restaurant. On October 6, 2001, Barry Bonds breaks McGwire's record. Jeff has never wanted to collect a debt so badly. Jon Vandevander and Jeff Logan became fast friends. From their chance meeting in 1986 during a real estate transaction, the two men discover their mutual passions for the San Francisco Giants, Bruce Springsteen, Mountain Dew, the Allman Brothers Band, self-created top ten lists, and most importantly-family. Their lives are changed forever when Jon's workplace on the ninety-second floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower is attacked. From his own office across the Hudson River, Jeff witnesses the rescue attempt and eventual collapse of the towers and experiences subsequent days of waiting and praying to no avail. Larger Than Life reads like a letter from Jeff to his departed friend, filled with flashbacks to happier days and Jeff's dreams for how things could have been different. Larger Than Life shares the joys of having a best friend and the horror of losing that friend in the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

In the days prior to the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, Jeff bets his friend Jon that Barry Bonds will break Mark McGwire's record of seventy home runs. The loser will treat the winner to cheeseburgers, beer, and cigars at a favorite restaurant. On October 6, 2001, Barry Bonds breaks McGwire's record. Jeff has never wanted to collect a debt so badly. Jon Vandevander and Jeff Logan became fast friends. From their chance meeting in 1986 during a real estate transaction, the two men discover their mutual passions for the San Francisco Giants, Bruce Springsteen, Mountain Dew, the Allman Brothers Band, self-created top ten lists, and most importantly-family. Their lives are changed forever when Jon's workplace on the ninety-second floor of the World Trade Center's North Tower is attacked. From his own office across the Hudson River, Jeff witnesses the rescue attempt and eventual collapse of the towers and experiences subsequent days of waiting and praying to no avail. Larger Than Life reads like a letter from Jeff to his departed friend, filled with flashbacks to happier days and Jeff's dreams for how things could have been different. Larger Than Life shares the joys of having a best friend and the horror of losing that friend in the tragedy of September 11, 2001.

Biographie de l'auteur

Jeff Logan lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey, with his wife, five children, and their pug. His love for Top 10 Lists has propelled him to launch the website www.clixant.com which has Top 10 lists of every subject, especially books, music, sports, and movies.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595339859
ISBN 13 
9780595339853
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
124
Coordonnées du fabricant
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Personne responsable
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