Author Reflects on 'American Ground' Controversy
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William Langewiesche discusses the controversy surrounding his book 'American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center', which chronicled the cleanup effort at Ground Zero. He explains his approach to the narrative, his decision to maintain detachment, and the backlash he faced from firefighters and their supporters. Langewiesche also addresses accusations of bias and factual errors, and the campaign to have the book withdrawn and destroyed.
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