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"If you've got a problem with New York City
being the capital of the world,
take it up with the Pope."
As the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani was as controversial as he was determined to revitalize "the greatest city in the world." Never one to pull punches, he did things the way they had to be done, not the way everyone else thought they should be done.
But during the chaotic aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Giuliani's courageous actions and bold decisiveness propelled him from his place as the leader of a city under siege to the beloved Mayor of America. On that day and for many days afterward, he stood up and spoke with strength and compassion -- and for that he will be remembered by not only New Yorkers, but all Americans.
Now, in his own words, readers can experience the wisdom, inspiration, and genuine "New Yawk" attitude that have brought Rudolph Giuliani from the tough streets of Brooklyn to the carnage of Ground Zero and into the annals of history.
List of contents
ContentsIntroduction
Part I: Giuliani on September
The Morning of September
"America's Mayor" -- Leading a City and a Nation Through Crisis
The Heroes of September
Reaction to the September Attacks
"Go About Your Lives"
On Terrorism
Rising Above Terror
At Ground Zero
Part II: Giuliani on Giuliani
Giuliani Himself
The Giuliani Humor
The Early Years
Influences and Mentors
Part III: Giuliani on Politics
On Being Mayor
The Media
Politics, Pure and Simple
The Making of a Mayor: Giuliani's Early Career
Timeline of a Mayor: First Run,
Timeline of a Mayor: First Term
Timeline of a Mayor: Second Term
The Senate Race
Part IV: Giuliani on the Issues
Crime
Drugs
Welfare Reform
Children
Education
Part V: Giuliani on Life
Human Nature and Life
Faith
Baseball
The Law
Cancer and Mortality
Part VI: Giuliani on Life After September
Thoughts on Life After September
"America's Mayor" Finds Time to Grieve
Looking Back: Reflecting on His Time as Mayor
Preparing to Say Good-bye: Final Days in Office
Passing the Torch
New York's Finest: The New York City Police and Fire Departments
The Future
America the Beautiful
The Spirit of New York
About the author
Bill Adler is the editor and author of several New York Times bestsellers, including The Kennedy Wit. His books have sold millions of copies all over the world. Other quote books by Bill Adler include collections about Oprah Winfrey, Princess Diana, Bill Cosby, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, and Warren Buffett.
Summary
"If you've got a problem with New York City
being the capital of the world,
take it up with the Pope."
As the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani was as controversial as he was determined to revitalize "the greatest city in the world." Never one to pull punches, he did things the way they had to be done, not the way everyone else thought they should be done.
But during the chaotic aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Giuliani's courageous actions and bold decisiveness propelled him from his place as the leader of a city under siege to the beloved Mayor of America. On that day and for many days afterward, he stood up and spoke with strength and compassion -- and for that he will be remembered by not only New Yorkers, but all Americans.
Now, in his own words, readers can experience the wisdom, inspiration, and genuine "New Yawk" attitude that have brought Rudolph Giuliani from the tough streets of Brooklyn to the carnage of Ground Zero and into the annals of history.
