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To Sleep with the Angels: The Story of a Fire

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Book Synopsis: If burying a child has a special poignancy, the tragedy at a Catholic elementary school in Chicago almost forty years ago was an extraordinary moment of grief. One of the deadliest fires in American history, it took the lives of ninety-two children and three nuns at Our Lady of the Angels School, left many families physically and psychologically scarred for life, and destroyed a close-knit working-class neighborhood. This is the moving story of that fire and its consequences written by two journalists who have been obsessed with the events of that terrible day in December 1958. It is a story of ordinary people caught up in a disaster that shocked the nation. In gripping detail, those who were there—children, teachers, firefighters—describe the fear, desperation, and panic that prevailed in and around the stricken school building on that cold Monday afternoon. But beyond the flames, the story of the fire at Our Lady of the Angels became an enigma whose mystery has deepened with time: its cause was never officially explained despite evidence that it had been intentionally set by a troubled student at the school. The fire led to a complete overhaul of fire safety standards for American schools, but it left a community torn apart by grief and anger and accusations that the Catholic church and city fathers had shielded the truth. Messrs. Cowan and Kuenster have recreated this tragedy in a powerful narrative with all the elements of a first-rate detective story.

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Introducing "To Sleep with the Angels: The Story of a Fire" - a gripping true tale that will captivate your senses and leave you on the edge of your seat! Step into the shoes of those who lived through a devastating fire and experience their harrowing journey first-hand. This page-turner is not just another book; it is an emotional rollercoaster that will keep you hooked until the very last page, eager to uncover the secrets held within.

Immerse yourself in the incredible storytelling and meticulously researched details that bring this tragic event to life. Feel the intense emotions of the survivors as they battle to escape the clutches of the flames and witness the heroic acts of those who risk everything to save lives. This book is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a chilling reminder of the importance of fire safety in our daily lives.

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