What Is Life Worth?: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Fund and Its Effort to Compensate the Victims of September 11th

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Book Synopsis: The inspiration for the Netflix film 'Worth,' starring Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci, and Amy Ryan: the true story of the man put in charge of the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, and a testament to the enduring power of family, grief, love, fear, frustration, and courage.

Just days after September 11, 2001, Kenneth Feinberg was appointed to administer the federal 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, a unique, unprecedented fund established by Congress to compensate families who lost a loved one on 9/11 and survivors who were physically injured in the attacks. Those who participated in the Fund were required to waive their right to sue the airlines involved in the attacks, as well as other potentially responsible entities. When the program was launched, many families criticized it as a brazen, tight-fisted attempt to protect the airlines from lawsuits. The Fund was also attacked as attempting to put insulting dollar values on the lives of lost loved ones. The families were in pain. And they were angry.

Over the course of the next three years, Feinberg spent almost all of his time meeting with the families, convincing them of the generosity and compassion of the program, and calculating appropriate awards for each and every claim. The Fund proved to be a dramatic success with over 97% of eligible families participating. It also provided important lessons for Feinberg, who became the filter, the arbitrator, and the target of family suffering. Feinberg learned about the enduring power of family grief, love, fear, faith, frustration, and courage. Most importantly, he learned that no check, no matter how large, could make the families and victims of 9/11 whole again.

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Discover the untold story behind the creation of the groundbreaking 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund with the captivating book, "What Is Life Worth?: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Fund and Its Effort to Compensate the Victims of September 11th." This remarkable true story, which inspired the Netflix film 'Worth,' starring the incredible talents of Michael Keaton, Stanley Tucci, and Amy Ryan, will take you on an emotional journey through the enduring power of family, grief, love, fear, frustration, and courage.

Experience an insider's perspective as Kenneth Feinberg, the man entrusted with administering the Fund, recounts his remarkable journey just days after the devastating events of September 11, 2001. Critics initially dismissed the program as an insensitive attempt to protect the airlines from lawsuits and devalue the lives lost. However, Feinberg's determination and relentless efforts transformed the Fund into an astounding success, with over 97% of eligible families participating.

Feinberg's firsthand account sheds light on the immense challenges he faced, as he navigated the delicate balance of meeting grieving families, diffusing their anger, and ensuring fair compensation for each claim. In "What Is Life Worth?," you'll witness the transformative power of compassion, generosity, and resilience, as Feinberg recounts the heart-wrenching stories of those affected by the tragedy.

Prepare to be moved as you delve into the pages of this powerful narrative that reveals the enduring impact of 9/11 on individuals and society. By exploring the complexity of family grief, love, fear, faith, frustration, and courage, Feinberg imparts invaluable lessons that resonate beyond the pages of this remarkable book.

Uncover the story that captivated the nation and discover the remarkable resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable tragedy. Order your copy of "What Is Life Worth?: The Inside Story of the 9/11 Fund and Its Effort to Compensate the Victims of September 11th" today, and honor the memories of those lost by supporting the courageous survivors and their families.

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