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Some Kids Left Behind : A Survivor's Fight for Health Care in the Wake Of 9/11 by Lila Nordstrom (2021, Hardcover)
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PublisherApollo Publishers
ISBN-101948062623
ISBN-139781948062626
eBay Product ID (ePID)3038553115
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Book TitleSome Kids Left Behind : a Survivor's Fight for Health Care in the Wake of 9/11
Number of Pages360 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPolitical Process / Political Advocacy, General, Social Activists, Disasters & Disaster Relief
Publication Year2021
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Health & Fitness, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorLila Nordstrom
FormatHardcover
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Item Weight0 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
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LCCN2021-936353
Reviews"It was the honor of a lifetime to advocate and testify with Lila Nordstrom who represented a large portion of the 9/11 community that often went unnoticed and would have remained unnoticed without her voice and courage." -- Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, political commentator, and former host of The Daily Show "In sixteen years on the Hill, I feared no politician, meeting, press conference, or interview. And while others like Jon Stewart or myself get too much credit for helping pass vital legislation, it was a young woman like Lila Nordstrom who was instrumental in ensuring these pieces of legislation were passed. And to be honest, to this day she is the only person I fear." -- John Feal, 9/11 first responder, activist, and founder and president of the FealGood Foundation "Lila writes with humor, grace, and courage about the fight to ensure that the children of 9/11 received the benefits they needed to deal with the harrowing aftereffects of that awful day. She gives us a glimpse into the long, challenging journey of getting federal legislation passed and the battle to make sure the right people benefit." -- Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread The Vote and cofounder and CEO of Project ID Action Fund "When I look at Lila Nordstrom, I know the future of our country is in good hands. She has been an incredible advocate and leader for the 9/11 survivor community, bravely sharing her story of returning to school at Stuyvesant High School after the attacks, to ensure that all survivors receive the care and support they need. I am so proud to have worked with her, StuyHealth, and the entire 9/11 responder and survivor community to make permanent the World Trade Center Health Program and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Lila was just a child when she and her family were told it was safe to go back to school--it wasn't. She has seen too many of her classmates fall ill and be taken far too young because of ailments caused by the toxins in downtown New York City. And yet, she has never given up--instead choosing to turn her grief and anger into action. She is a truly remarkable young woman with an empowering story to tell." -- Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) " Some Kids Left Behind is both a clear-eyed personal account of the events of 9/11, and the story of the making of a political advocate. Nordstrom writes with intelligence and passion about the ways that local and national politics increased the damage done to children and other community members in the wake of national tragedy. She asks us to reexamine what we thought we knew about the aftermath of 9/11, and to take a hard look at who our political and health care systems cover--and who is left behind." -- Annie Thoms, editor of with their eyes: September 11th--the view from a high school at ground zero and teacher at Stuyvesant High School "Lila Nordstrom was one of the quiet forces that secured lifetime healthcare and compensation for the people that were exposed to toxins from their work or proximity to Ground Zero after the 9/11 attack. She has never given up and will continue to be the voice for the kids who returned to school just blocks from the toxic pile." -- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY), "It was the honor of a lifetime to advocate and testify with Lila Nordstrom who represented a large portion of the 9/11 community that often went unnoticed and would have remained unnoticed without her voice and courage." -- Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, political commentator, and former host of The Daily Show "In sixteen years on the Hill, I feared no politician, meeting, press conference or interview. And while others like Jon Stewart or myself get too much credit for helping pass vital legislation, it was a young woman like Lila Nordstrom who was instrumental in ensuring these pieces of legislation were passed. And to be honest, to this day she is the only person I fear." -- John Feal, 9/11 first responder, activist, and founder and president of the FealGood Foundation "Lila writes with humor, grace, and courage about the fight to ensure that the children of 9/11 received the benefits they needed to deal with the harrowing after effects of that awful day. She gives us a glimpse into the long, challenging journey of getting federal legislation passed and the battle to make sure the right people benefit." -- Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread The Vote and cofounder and CEO of Project ID Action Fund, "It was the honor of a lifetime to advocate and testify with Lila Nordstrom who represented a large portion of the 9/11 community that often went unnoticed and would have remained unnoticed without her voice and courage." -- Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, political commentator, and former host of The Daily Show "In sixteen years on the Hill, I feared no politician, meeting, press conference, or interview. And while others like Jon Stewart or myself get too much credit for helping pass vital legislation, it was a young woman like Lila Nordstrom who was instrumental in ensuring these pieces of legislation were passed. And to be honest, to this day she is the only person I fear." -- John Feal, 9/11 first responder, activist, and founder and president of the FealGood Foundation "Lila writes with humor, grace, and courage about the fight to ensure that the children of 9/11 received the benefits they needed to deal with the harrowing aftereffects of that awful day. She gives us a glimpse into the long, challenging journey of getting federal legislation passed and the battle to make sure the right people benefit." -- Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread The Vote and cofounder and CEO of Project ID Action Fund "When I look at Lila Nordstrom, I know the future of our country is in good hands. She has been an incredible advocate and leader for the 9/11 survivor community, bravely sharing her story of returning to school at Stuyvesant High School after the attacks, to ensure that all survivors receive the care and support they need. I am so proud to have worked with her, StuyHealth, and the entire 9/11 responder and survivor community to make permanent the World Trade Center Health Program and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Lila was just a child when she and her family were told it was safe to go back to school--it wasn't. She has seen too many of her classmates fall ill and be taken far too young because of ailments caused by the toxins in downtown New York City. And yet, she has never given up--instead choosing to turn her grief and anger into action. She is a truly remarkable young woman with an empowering story to tell." -- Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) " Some Kids Left Behind is both a clear-eyed personal account of the events of 9/11, and the story of the making of a political advocate. Nordstrom writes with intelligence and passion about the ways that local and national politics increased the damage done to children and other community members in the wake of national tragedy. She asks us to reexamine what we thought we knew about the aftermath of 9/11, and to take a hard look at who our political and health care systems cover--and who is left behind." -- Annie Thoms, editor of with their eyes: September 11th--the view from a high school at ground zero and former teacher at Stuyvesant High School, "It was the honor of a lifetime to advocate and testify with Lila Nordstrom who represented a large portion of the 9/11 community that often went unnoticed and would have remained unnoticed without her voice and courage." -- Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, political commentator, and former host of The Daily Show "In sixteen years on the Hill, I feared no politician, meeting, press conference, or interview. And while others like Jon Stewart or myself get too much credit for helping pass vital legislation, it was a young woman like Lila Nordstrom who was instrumental in ensuring these pieces of legislation were passed. And to be honest, to this day she is the only person I fear." -- John Feal, 9/11 first responder, activist, and founder and president of the FealGood Foundation "Lila writes with humor, grace, and courage about the fight to ensure that the children of 9/11 received the benefits they needed to deal with the harrowing aftereffects of that awful day. She gives us a glimpse into the long, challenging journey of getting federal legislation passed and the battle to make sure the right people benefit." -- Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread The Vote and cofounder and CEO of Project ID Action Fund "When I look at Lila Nordstrom, I know the future of our country is in good hands. She has been an incredible advocate and leader for the 9/11 survivor community, bravely sharing her story of returning to school at Stuyvesant High School after the attacks, to ensure that all survivors receive the care and support they need. I am so proud to have worked with her, StuyHealth, and the entire 9/11 responder and survivor community to make permanent the World Trade Center Health Program and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Lila was just a child when she and her family were told it was safe to go back to school--it wasn't. She has seen too many of her classmates fall ill and be taken far too young because of ailments caused by the toxins in downtown New York City. And yet, she has never given up--instead choosing to turn her grief and anger into action. She is a truly remarkable young woman with an empowering story to tell." -- Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) " Some Kids Left Behind is both a clear-eyed personal account of the events of 9/11, and the story of the making of a political advocate. Nordstrom writes with intelligence and passion about the ways that local and national politics increased the damage done to children and other community members in the wake of national tragedy. She asks us to reexamine what we thought we knew about the aftermath of 9/11, and to take a hard look at who our political and health care systems cover--and who is left behind." -- Annie Thoms, editor of with their eyes: September 11th--the view from a high school at ground zero and teacher at Stuyvesant High School "Lila Nordstrom was one of the quiet forces that secured lifetime healthcare and compensation for the people that were exposed to toxins from their work or proximity to Ground Zero after the 9/11 attack. She has never given up and will continue to be the voice for the kids who returned to school just blocks from the toxic pile." -- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY) "This book reveals a powerful and courageous story that provides lessons on the importance of comprehensive policy making, the power of listening, and the attention still needed to the many people-- then children--who were left behind." -- Farah Pandith, author of How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs, Political Visionaries, Enlightened Business Leaders, and Social Media Mavens Can Defeat the Extremist Threat and former senior US diplomat, "It was the honor of a lifetime to advocate and testify with Lila Nordstrom who represented a large portion of the 9/11 community that often went unnoticed and would have remained unnoticed without her voice and courage." -- Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, political commentator, and former host of The Daily Show "In sixteen years on the Hill, I feared no politician, meeting, press conference or interview. And while others like Jon Stewart or myself get too much credit for helping pass vital legislation, it was a young woman like Lila Nordstrom who was instrumental in ensuring these pieces of legislation were passed. And to be honest, to this day she is the only person I fear." -- John Feal, 9/11 first responder, activist, and founder and president of the FealGood Foundation "Lila writes with humor, grace, and courage about the fight to ensure that the children of 9/11 received the benefits they needed to deal with the harrowing after effects of that awful day. She gives us a glimpse into the long, challenging journey of getting federal legislation passed and the battle to make sure the right people benefit." -- Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread The Vote and cofounder and CEO of Project ID Action Fund "When I look at Lila Nordstrom, I know the future of our country is in good hands. She has been an incredible advocate and leader for the 9/11 survivor community, bravely sharing her story of returning to school at Stuyvesant High School after the attacks, to ensure that all survivors receive the care and support they need. I am so proud to have worked with her, StuyHealth, and the entire 9/11 responder and survivor community to make permanent the World Trade Center Health Program and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Lila was just a child when she and her family were told it was safe to go back to school--it wasn't. She has seen too many of her classmates fall ill and be taken far too young because of ailments caused by the toxins in downtown New York City. And yet, she has never given up--instead choosing to turn her grief and anger into action. She is a truly remarkable young woman with an empowering story to tell." -- Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), "It was the honor of a lifetime to advocate and testify with Lila Nordstrom who represented a large portion of the 9/11 community that often went unnoticed and would have remained unnoticed without her voice and courage." -- Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, political commentator, and former host of The Daily Show "In sixteen years on the Hill, I feared no politician, meeting, press conference or interview. And while others like Jon Stewart or myself get too much credit for helping pass vital legislation, it was a young woman like Lila Nordstrom who was instrumental in ensuring these pieces of legislation were passed. And to be honest, to this day she is the only person I fear." -- John Feal, 9/11 first responder, activist, and founder and president of the FealGood Foundation, "It was the honor of a lifetime to advocate and testify with Lila Nordstrom who represented a large portion of the 9/11 community that often went unnoticed and would have remained unnoticed without her voice and courage." -- Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, political commentator, and former host of The Daily Show "In sixteen years on the Hill, I feared no politician, meeting, press conference, or interview. And while others like Jon Stewart or myself get too much credit for helping pass vital legislation, it was a young woman like Lila Nordstrom who was instrumental in ensuring these pieces of legislation were passed. And to be honest, to this day she is the only person I fear." -- John Feal, 9/11 first responder, activist, and founder and president of the FealGood Foundation "Lila writes with humor, grace, and courage about the fight to ensure that the children of 9/11 received the benefits they needed to deal with the harrowing aftereffects of that awful day. She gives us a glimpse into the long, challenging journey of getting federal legislation passed and the battle to make sure the right people benefit." -- Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread The Vote and cofounder and CEO of Project ID Action Fund "When I look at Lila Nordstrom, I know the future of our country is in good hands. She has been an incredible advocate and leader for the 9/11 survivor community, bravely sharing her story of returning to school at Stuyvesant High School after the attacks, to ensure that all survivors receive the care and support they need. I am so proud to have worked with her, StuyHealth, and the entire 9/11 responder and survivor community to make permanent the World Trade Center Health Program and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Lila was just a child when she and her family were told it was safe to go back to school--it wasn't. She has seen too many of her classmates fall ill and be taken far too young because of ailments caused by the toxins in downtown New York City. And yet, she has never given up--instead choosing to turn her grief and anger into action. She is a truly remarkable young woman with an empowering story to tell." -- Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), "It was the honor of a lifetime to advocate and testify with Lila Nordstrom who represented a large portion of the 9/11 community that often went unnoticed and would have remained unnoticed without her voice and courage." -- Jon Stewart, comedian, writer, political commentator, and former host of The Daily Show "In sixteen years on the Hill, I feared no politician, meeting, press conference, or interview. And while others like Jon Stewart or myself get too much credit for helping pass vital legislation, it was a young woman like Lila Nordstrom who was instrumental in ensuring these pieces of legislation were passed. And to be honest, to this day she is the only person I fear." -- John Feal, 9/11 first responder, activist, and founder and president of the FealGood Foundation "Lila writes with humor, grace, and courage about the fight to ensure that the children of 9/11 received the benefits they needed to deal with the harrowing aftereffects of that awful day. She gives us a glimpse into the long, challenging journey of getting federal legislation passed and the battle to make sure the right people benefit." -- Kat Calvin, founder and executive director of Spread The Vote and cofounder and CEO of Project ID Action Fund "When I look at Lila Nordstrom, I know the future of our country is in good hands. She has been an incredible advocate and leader for the 9/11 survivor community, bravely sharing her story of returning to school at Stuyvesant High School after the attacks, to ensure that all survivors receive the care and support they need. I am so proud to have worked with her, StuyHealth, and the entire 9/11 responder and survivor community to make permanent the World Trade Center Health Program and September 11th Victim Compensation Fund. Lila was just a child when she and her family were told it was safe to go back to school--it wasn't. She has seen too many of her classmates fall ill and be taken far too young because of ailments caused by the toxins in downtown New York City. And yet, she has never given up--instead choosing to turn her grief and anger into action. She is a truly remarkable young woman with an empowering story to tell." -- Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) " Some Kids Left Behind is both a clear-eyed personal account of the events of 9/11, and the story of the making of a political advocate. Nordstrom writes with intelligence and passion about the ways that local and national politics increased the damage done to children and other community members in the wake of national tragedy. She asks us to reexamine what we thought we knew about the aftermath of 9/11, and to take a hard look at who our political and health care systems cover--and who is left behind." -- Annie Thoms, editor of with their eyes: September 11th--the view from a high school at ground zero and former teacher at Stuyvesant High School "Lila Nordstrom was one of the quiet forces that secured lifetime healthcare and compensation for the people that were exposed to toxins from their work or proximity to Ground Zero after the 9/11 attack. She has never given up and will continue to be the voice for the kids who returned to school just blocks from the toxic pile." -- Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (NY)
Table Of ContentForeword by Congressman Jerrold Nadler Foreword by Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney Preface Chapter One: New Shoes Chapter Two: Fleeing Chapter Three: Brooklyn Chapter Four: Return to Stuyvesant Chapter Five: Debris Chapter Six: Beginnings of Memories Chapter Seven: Another September Chapter Eight: A Modern Network Chapter Nine: The Tooth Fairy Angel of Death Chapter Ten: Never Enough Chapter Eleven: Coming Forward Chapter Twelve: Compensation Chapter Thirteen: The American Disaster Victim Resources Acknowledgments
SynopsisMajor anniversary hook: Book is timed to release in advance of twentieth anniversary of 9/11. Unique approach to popular subject, and successful comps: Some Kids Left Behind is The Only Plane in the Sky or Fall and Rise meets The Poisoned City: Flint's Water and the American Urban Tragedy or Erin Brockovich . It is focused on the effects of 9/11, a source of unending American interest, but from the unique angle of how the destruction led to the poisoning of thousands of NYC schoolchildren--a largely unknown story. The author, a young survivor, is a relatable protagonist that readers will connect with, and the activist who gave these children a voice. Timeliness of subject : As the author reveals how the American health care system has been tested by disasters like 9/11, she gestures toward the systemic inequities laid bare by other tragedies like the Covid-19 pandemic, providing the book with a newsworthy hook that will engage media, inspiring thoughtful reviews and features. Media prowess of author: The author and her organization, StuyHeath, have been covered by the New York Times , The Economist , CBS, Fox, NBC, and many more major media outlets. The author, who is an experienced lobbyist and advocate with years of experience in television and writing for publications, will tap into her myriad connections with editors and producers to draw attention to the book. NYC and LA media and events : The author splits her time between NYC, where she's originally from, and LA, where she works in the entertainment industry, and will be able to do media and events in both cities. Attention grabbing story with big names: The author worked closely with high-profile Congress members and celebrities in her capacity as a survivor advocate and they feature heavily in her story, offering a behind-the-scenes look at fascinating public figures like Jon Stewart, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, and Chuck Schumer--that's sure to entice media and readers alike. Spectacular photo insert : The book will include 16 color photos with stirring never-before-seen images from 9/11, as well as the author working with the likes of Jon Stewart, Nancy Pelosi, and many other well-known politicians and activists. Fresh spin on an essential thread of American historiography: The author's story is eye-opening, shifting the mythology built around 9/11 in the years that followed the tragedy. Media, reviewers, and readers writ large will be shocked by many of the revelations of the story: that children were put in harm's way by officials, that entire communities--not only first responders--suffer health effects from 9/11-related pollution, and that politicians actively worked to deny victims compensation. Readers who don't normally buy into patriotic survivor stories will respond to the author's fresh perspective and the all-too-human, sometimes humorous account of a young woman who did not sign up to be a hero but fought for her community anyway. Big name foreword writers and blurb providers: NY Congressman Jerrold Nadler and Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney are contributing forewords and blurbs of endorsement are already in from Jon Stewart, NY Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, high-profile activists, and Annie Thoms, the author's high school English teacher whose book on 9/11 scans at 27,000 copies., For the 20th anniversary of 9/11 comes an awe-inspiring account of the schoolchildren poisoned by the toxic air left in the wake of the Twin Towers' destruction and the survivor who fought for health care for them in front of Congress and against the odds. On September 11, 2001, high school senior Lila Nordstrom watched from her classroom's window as the Twin Towers, mere blocks away, fell. Weeks later, at the urging of local officials and assurance from the EPA, Lila and her three thousand classmates were returned to their school--even though the air was thick with toxic debris, dust, and smoke. In this remarkable, empowering memoir, Lila shares how the illnesses and deaths of her classmates related to the effects of the 9/11 cleanup spurred her into action. She created StuyHealth and became involved in the fight for the Victim Compensation Fund, working alongside first responders and heavyweights like Jon Stewart, Hillary Clinton, and Nancy Pelosi, proving at every turn that her survivor community also deserves recognition and mental and physical health care and that her voice too deserves to be heard. This timely tale reveals how tragedy lays bare the American health care system and how corruption and misinformation continue to fail victims of tragedies. An honest, at times humorous guide to advocating for one's self and one's community and navigating the cutthroat world of legislation and health care, Lila's story begs us to consider how we as a nation treat our vulnerable communities and how all victims of all disasters deserve care, truth, and respect. Also included is a section on the meaning of advocacy work, what it means to be an active citizen, and how to support a cause you believe in.
LC Classification NumberRA566.4.N7
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