Out of the Shadow of 9/11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Transformation

by Christina Ray Stanton

They were average New Yorkers. But in the aftermath, they became American refugees . . . When the planes hit the Twin Towers, Christina Ray Stanton’s life changed forever. As the new dawn of terrorism began, the Manhattan resident and her husband fearfully witnessed the impact just six blocks away from Ground Zero. As toxic dust spread into the air, the Stantons boarded a boat off the island and into the unknown. With a close friend dead and their beloved dog clinging to life, the Stantons’ faith in God was tested. But after months away from her home, Christina trusted in a higher purpose to claim a stronger future. This is their story. Out of the Shadow of 9/11: An Inspiring Tale of Escape and Transformation is a little-told story of the far-reaching collateral damage of September 11. As a longtime local and veteran tour guide, author Christina Ray Stanton shares an intimate journey of the harrowing event. Through her long road to physical, emotional, and spiritual recovery, you’ll discover your own inspiration in tough times. If you like true stories, heart-wrenching journeys, and emotionally raw perspectives, then you’ll love Christina Ray Stanton’s honest perspective. Buy Out of the Shadow of 9/11 to find your way back to faith today!

188 pages, Paperback

Published May 22, 2019

About the author

Christina Ray Stanton's work as a licensed NYC tour guide has been featured in print and TV many times in her 25-year career. She was the short-term missions director for Redeemer Presbyterian Church for a decade and founder of the nonprofit organization Loving All Nations, which helps the world's poor. She and her husband, Brian, still live within blocks of the World Trade Center. To learn more about Christina, please visit christinaraystanton.com.

Reviews

[LAMONT D · Rating 4 out of 5]

Certainly, was interesting to read her firsthand account of living in New York City and being only several blocks from the World Trade Centers on 9/11. Crazy stuff as she shares her transparent account on how they fled on foot (and socks) from the scene only able to go back to their apartment days later and making the difficult decision to stay for the long haul. I like that she does not get into the political part of it but focuses on their journey, their raw emotion and feelings and how God led them eventually to Timothy Keller's church (Redeemer Presbyterian Church). Her love for NYC way surpasses my intrigue with the city. It was an easy book though to read since I had no one I knew die that day. I saw the repercussions of course and how people responded around me and having 23+ years to look back on the events that day it was well worth the reading just to follow one person's journey on that day.

[Lj Shurpik · Rating 5 out of 5]

A side of the story we don't often hear. The story of a New Yorker whos life was turned upside down by the attacks with out death itself

[Donna Graeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring

Without this book i would not have thought about the survivors. I met the author in Miramar Bch and have thought about her and her experience alot. God Bless u for this book!!

[Charlie Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This couple had a first hand account of the events of the tragedy of 911. I have a love of NY! . I have visited the 911 museum twice in the last two years. Each time I have left the.museum,my heart is heavy and I grieve over again. This is a must read.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an inspiring and engaging book!! I could not put it down and was truly drawn into her epic struggle. I just watched on TV the tragedy but reading the book allowed me to catch a glimpse of the trauma and agony of one up close and personal. I highly recommend this book!! It is a MUST read! Very inspiring

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this was like reliving the whole experience again, even though it happened 19 years ago!
Well written from the viewpoint of a couple that lived 6 blocks from the twin towers, and how they dealt with everything that happened, physically and mentally to them. In spite of it all, they couldn't leave the city permanently that they loved.

[Mary Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very enlightening book describing the Author & her Husbands experience with 911. Abit too much detail but otherwise a very fast read. I would recommend this to anyone interested in an inspiring book full of the challenges that they not only faced, but many other New Yorkers, & how they came through them to become better individuals.

[Julie Rudisille · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a very different point of view on 9/11. Was about a couple who lived a few blocks from the twin towers in Manhattan and how that day affected them and their dog both that day and for years after. Brought up things that people outside of New York didn't realize they were going thru! Good read. Uplifting too!

[Jerry J. Matson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The part of 9-11 I never knew

This is part of 9-11 that's never been told. It gives me insight that helps me to have do much respect for those that lived there and endured the horrible trauma and aftermath. It was their path to find true meaning of life with Christ.

[Kathleen Lewis · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story brings you in close to what surviving 9/11 was like for a couple living in apartments near the twin towers. What sticks in my mind is the toxic dust the author described that covered everyone and everything after the twin towers collapsed.

[Lori G · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ordinary writing

Obviously a life changing event, it was difficult to feel the author’s depth of emotion. There was not a clear transition to her finding God. Never-the-less, it was a good quick read for those of us who remember generalities from the attack.

[Michelle Ule · Rating 2 out of 5]

Marginally interesting story of what happened to one couple living in New York, not far from the World Trade Tower, on 911.

It did have information I'd never heard before.

[Sarah Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book during the first days of the Shelter in Place order for Covid-19. It really helped me keep perspective, helped keep my fear at bay and reminded me to place my trust in God.

[Sandra K. Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

Christina tells her story in layman's terms and it was very informative. I felt as if I was right beside her throughout the entire book.

[Phyllis · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful short account of a couple’s personal experience living a few blocks from the Twin Towers on 9/11. The event reshaped their lives in unexpected ways.

[Stacey Bulthuis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this book quickly - I’ve never seen a 9/11 accounting so it was fascinating to listen too. I did listen to the audible version.

[Judi Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

very personal account of 9/11

Christina has done a great job of telling what it was like to be present when the towers came down, and how it affected her and her husband. It definitely gives me insight into the event and it’s aftermath.