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Down Around Midnight

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Robert Sabbag survived the crash of Air New England flight 248, which went down on Cape Cod on June 17, 1979. Down Around Midnight: A Memoir of Crash and Survival is his account of what happened that night and the lasting emotional repercussions of the crash for him and his fellow passengers.


Comments

  • [1] Gary from UWS June 17, 2009 - 12:52PM

    I think this guy should stick to writing and not public speaking. I have to turn the radio off now. I, eh, can't, eh... uhm... stand listening eh, eh, uhm, eh... to eh... him eh, uhm... speak.


  • [2] the truth from bkny June 17, 2009 - 12:57PM

    Nope, not claustrophia, and it is not fear of flying, it is a serious case of fear of crashing but I do it anyways.


  • [3] Catherine from Rockville Centre June 17, 2009 - 12:58PM

    @Gary - couldn't disagree more. I am thoroughly intrigued. Give the guy a break!


  • [4] eva June 17, 2009 - 01:12PM

    book looks great, thanks for the show


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