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Summary: I already read and reviewed this but dont see my review ?
Review: I already did this but I dont see the review I wrote. Maybe I did something wrong?
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Summary: sadly moving
Review: I bought this on a whim after reading its review in the NY Times, even though the book received some pretty shallow reviews in the paper news. I was ecstatic just to see that a substantial chunk of the profits are going to the Cantor Relief Fund. In a time when many are trying to put 9/11 behind us as a society, so much that we are tired of being overwhelmed with tribute books and reminders, memoires and photo journals, I thought the effort was fabulous. What odds Lutnick had to overcome and what strength he had to find every day, and he survived. I can honestly say I feel great disappointment over Connie Chung and O'Reilly, as well as many members of the Cantor family who do not deserve to have this man care so much about them. Howard Lutnick and those employees who stood by him are remarkable, and this book proves the resillience of those who are determined to overcome an almost complete anihilation of all they had built with their bare hands, and resurrect it into something truly amazing to witness. These guys touched our hearts after 9/11, and it's magnificent to see they have made it this far. I am still pulling for them, maybe more than ever after this book.
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Summary: what a pleasant surprise
Review: i cannot even express my words after reading this book. howard lutnick was treated so poorly by the press and then to have come forward and to do exactly what he said he would do. You know these human interest stories just do not make it to the liberal press. they go for the throat and after that nothing. connie chung needs to retract her statements but we all know she won't.
i think every american needs to read this book.i know our children and grandchildren certainly will. we will see to it.thank you tom barbash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: Placing blame on the wrong person
Review: I guess I can understand the families needing someone to strike out at but the way the media portrayed Mr. Lutnick was unforgiveable. He and his family didn't even have time to grieve their own loss before they were all over them. I believe that Mr. Lutnick was chosen to live thru this horrible event for a reason. If it weren't for him, the families of those that perished would have had no hope. People should dream not only of having an employer like this man, but also a true and loyal friend. This is a story of incredible strength and love while overcoming unimaginable obstacles. There are many unsung heroes of 9/11 and Mr. Lutnick, with his family and friends, should be named among them.
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Summary: Griping
Review: I have not been able to put this book down. It is truly amazing what Mr. Lutnick has been able to accomplish in the rebuilding of this company with the help of his remaining employees. The media was "all over" him about not paying the families and after reading this book, one finally realizes that if he didn't do that, there would be nothing today of Cantor Fitzgerald. The huge responsibilty he had to shoulder under such extreme conditions is remarkable. I wish only the best for the Cantor Fitzgerald family.
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Summary: Haven't Read Such a Portrayal of Decent Humanity in Ages
Review: I read everyone's reviews. Here's mine: this is SOME story. Be grateful the truly gruesome details are not in the book, just the mildly nightmarish ones. The REAL story here is not the tragedy itself but how one man, Howard Lutnick, immediately came to the assistance of not just the families of his 677 murdered employees, but another 130 or so (800 total which includes everybody associated in any way with Cantor Fitzgerald on that day) both financially and emotionally. HOW MANY OTHER CORPORATE CEO'S DO YOU KNOW that gave 5 years of paychecks/bonuses and 10 years of health insurance to the survivor's families? I haven't found another one yet; please enlighten me if you do. Additionally, he gave out his home phone number to EVERYONE and opened the doors of his home too for months. They held board meetings in the closet. Yes the man has a few million in the bank but within days of 9/11, he moved $1,000,000 of it immediately into the newly established Relief Fund without a second thought. I really admire the man. But .. this is the reason some of us are born leaders and CEO's and some of us .. choose to do other things in life. I thought the book was a wonderful testament of what some people find important in their lifetimes and move mountains to achieve it because this is exactly who they are. I laugh when I read the reveiws of those that find the book 'self serving' in Howard's behalf. The people that had their lives ruined by 9/11 got a truly wonderful advocate for such a horrible situation with Howard. God bless the man and I wish the best for everyone affected by 9/11. I highly recommend the book.
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Summary: Haven't Read Such a Portrayal of Decent Humanity in Ages
Review: I read everyone's reviews. Here's mine: this is SOME story. Be grateful the truly gruesome details are not in the book, just the mildly nightmarish ones. The REAL story here is not the tragedy itself but how one man, Howard Lutnick, immediately came to the assistance of not just the families of his 677 murdered employees, but another 130 or so (800 total which includes everybody associated in any way with Cantor Fitzgerald on that day) both financially and emotionally. HOW MANY OTHER CORPORATE CEO'S DO YOU KNOW that gave 5 years of paychecks/bonuses and 10 years of health insurance to the survivor's families? I haven't found another one yet; please enlighten me if you do. Additionally, he gave out his home phone number to EVERYONE and opened the doors of his home too for months. They held board meetings in the closet. Yes the man has a few million in the bank but within days of 9/11, he moved $1,000,000 of it immediately into the newly established Relief Fund without a second thought. I really admire the man. But .. this is the reason some of us are born leaders and CEO's and some of us .. choose to do other things in life. I thought the book was a wonderful testament of what some people find important in their lifetimes and move mountains to achieve it because this is exactly who they are. I laugh when I read the reveiws of those that find the book 'self serving' in Howard's behalf. The people that had their lives ruined by 9/11 got a truly wonderful advocate for such a horrible situation with Howard. God bless the man and I wish the best for everyone affected by 9/11. I highly recommend the book.
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Summary: Newfound Admiration for Mr. Lutnick and his company
Review: I was unfamiliar with Mr. Lutnick or his company before 9/11 as I do not work in the investment arena. However, like many Americans, I was glued to the screen during the tragedy on that date and during the aftermath. For me, that day held a dual personal note in that I have personally spent lots of time at the Trade Center when in NYC on business (the WTC Marriott was always my hotel choice), I actually had visited my brother's office there at the Trade Center with my 2 year old daughter a week to the day before the attack (for the Labor Day holiday). My brother works for Merrill Lynch, and on that day, I was uncertain for hours whether he had survived. Fortunately, he did. Therefore, unlike many on the West Coast,due to my brother's proximity to the situation, I felt particularly attached to the tragedy. Thankfully, I fortunately do not share the fact of loss of a loved one on 9/11. Nevertheless, I felt keenly what that loss would be like during the several hours that I feared that I had lost my brother. All of this is to say that -- I know how difficult it must be for Mr. Lutnick to have lost his brother and close friends yet bear responsibility for keeping his company afloat in the midst of grieving. I am an employee benefits/employment law attorney and when I saw Mr. Lutnick on television that first night indicating that he would "take care of the families" I immediately thought -- does he realize what a commitment he is making? From a purely legal standpoint, his promise was far outside of his actual liability under the circumstances. It was clear to me that his promises were stated without benefit of legal advice -- simply from his sense of personal loss and sense of responsibility. From that point, I have followed the news on Cantor as Mr. Lutnick's grief that first evening so touched me. I thank him for sharing the moving story of those first weeks during the aftermath with readers. I am amazed that anyone doubts his sincerity. I sincerely hope that the company continues to thrive and that Mr. Lutnick is vindicated. The fortitude demonstrated by this man during this personal tragedy sheds light on why he has been so successful professionally. It was courageous of him to reveal the personal tragedies and challenges that he has had to surmount along the way in his life. My life experiences as a Black woman are quite removed from the lavish lifestyle that Mr. Lutnick probably enjoyed in his position at Cantor. Yet, I can fully appreciate his compassion, dedication, loyalty and hard work ethic that has sustained him through this ordeal. As far as I am concerned, the man is a real life hero due to the humanity of his spirit. I wish him and his company well.
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Summary: Newfound Admiration for Mr. Lutnick and his company
Review: I was unfamiliar with Mr. Lutnick or his company before 9/11 as I do not work in the investment arena. However, like many Americans, I was glued to the screen during the tragedy on that date and during the aftermath. For me, that day held a dual personal note in that I have personally spent lots of time at the Trade Center when in NYC on business (the WTC Marriott was always my hotel choice), I actually had visited my brother's office there at the Trade Center with my 2 year old daughter a week to the day before the attack (for the Labor Day holiday). My brother works for Merrill Lynch, and on that day, I was uncertain for hours whether he had survived. Fortunately, he did. Therefore, unlike many on the West Coast,due to my brother's proximity to the situation, I felt particularly attached to the tragedy. Thankfully, I fortunately do not share the fact of loss of a loved one on 9/11. Nevertheless, I felt keenly what that loss would be like during the several hours that I feared that I had lost my brother. All of this is to say that -- I know how difficult it must be for Mr. Lutnick to have lost his brother and close friends yet bear responsibility for keeping his company afloat in the midst of grieving. I am an employee benefits/employment law attorney and when I saw Mr. Lutnick on television that first night indicating that he would "take care of the families" I immediately thought -- does he realize what a commitment he is making? From a purely legal standpoint, his promise was far outside of his actual liability under the circumstances. It was clear to me that his promises were stated without benefit of legal advice -- simply from his sense of personal loss and sense of responsibility. From that point, I have followed the news on Cantor as Mr. Lutnick's grief that first evening so touched me. I thank him for sharing the moving story of those first weeks during the aftermath with readers. I am amazed that anyone doubts his sincerity. I sincerely hope that the company continues to thrive and that Mr. Lutnick is vindicated. The fortitude demonstrated by this man during this personal tragedy sheds light on why he has been so successful professionally. It was courageous of him to reveal the personal tragedies and challenges that he has had to surmount along the way in his life. My life experiences as a Black woman are quite removed from the lavish lifestyle that Mr. Lutnick probably enjoyed in his position at Cantor. Yet, I can fully appreciate his compassion, dedication, loyalty and hard work ethic that has sustained him through this ordeal. As far as I am concerned, the man is a real life hero due to the humanity of his spirit. I wish him and his company well.
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Summary: Tenderly written and extraordinarily moving
Review: I'm a bit irritated with anyone who has a problem with this book. I heard an interview with Tom Barbash and was deeply impressed with his knowledge and empathy, and in reading this book, in his journalistic craftsmanship. It takes a profound sense of respect on his part to not insert himself too much in the story and to carefully recount the stories he was told. This is not only a painstakingly researched book based on months of daily interviews with Lutnick, but also with fellow Cantor employees. Lastly, for those sharks who are only out for something bad to say about Lutnick-how dare you look to satisfy your "Hard Copy" tastes in this sadly reflective memorial of those Cantor employees who died on September 11. This is a must read, no matter how difficult. 5 stars.
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