"On September 11, 2001, when U.S. airspace was suddenly shut down, dozens of international flights were forced to land in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland — nearly doubling its population overnight. The Day the World Came to Town tells the remarkable true story of how this quiet, close-knit community responded to an unprecedented crisis with extraordinary kindness. As thousands of stranded passengers grappled with fear, confusion, and grief, the people of Gander opened their homes, kitchens, and hearts to complete strangers. Through deeply human, often uplifting stories, Jim DeFede captures a powerful moment when compassion and generosity prevailed in the face of global tragedy."