Synopses & Reviews
"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.
Synopsis
"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.
About the Author
Bill Adler is the editor and author of four New York Times bestsellers, including The Kennedy Wit, the bestselling quote book about John F. Kennedy that invented a literary genre. 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.
Table 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