Terrorist attacks deeply affect the collective psyche of the targeted public. Beyond the injuries and loss of lives, most people find it almost irreconcilable that others consciously aim to take innocent lives to make political or religious statements. It is no wonder that the survivors of such attacks are often cited as triumphs of good over evil. In this riveting book, the stories of survivors of eight terrorist attacks in the United States and around the world are recounted. The author explains the "objectives" of the people behind the attacks, the details of the strikes, and the heroic actions of the surviving victims and rescue workers. In many instances, the author provides an update of the victims years after the attack.