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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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Experience the heart-wrenching true story of the tragic fire at Our Lady of the Angels School with "To Sleep with the Angels: The Story of a Fire." Delve into the gripping narrative written by two dedicated journalists who have unraveled the mysteries surrounding this devastating event nearly forty years ago. This poignant tale of loss, resilience, and the pursuit of truth will leave you spellbound as you learn about the resilience of ordinary people amidst unthinkable tragedy.

Discover the untold stories of the children, teachers, and firefighters who were witnesses to the horror that unfolded on that fateful day in December 1958. Through their eyes, you will feel the fear, desperation, and chaos that engulfed the community in the aftermath of one of the deadliest fires in American history. Prepare to be moved by their accounts of survival, heroism, and the enduring impact of a disaster that forever changed a working-class neighborhood.

Unravel the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic fire at Our Lady of the Angels and the quest for justice and closure that followed. With intricate detail and masterful storytelling, the authors transport you back in time to a moment that shocked the nation and reshaped fire safety standards for schools across America. Explore the layers of grief, anger, and resilience that define this compelling narrative and uncover the truths hidden within the ashes of tragedy.

Experience the power of storytelling and the triumph of the human spirit with "To Sleep with the Angels: The Story of a Fire." Join us in honoring the memory of the lives lost in this tragic event and the lessons learned from a community torn apart by grief and resilience. Order your copy now and embark on a journey of discovery, reflection, and remembrance.

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