America Triumphs

Overview

"Justice has been done." These four words uttered by President Barack Obama announced the triumphant news to the American public. Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, was dead. In America Triumphs: The Story of Our Heroes from 9/11 to the Demise of Bin Laden, explore the ensuing moments of anguish and joy, from that fateful September morning when al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial jets, to the amazing courage and precision of the U.S. Navy SEALs who finally found and executed Public Enemy No. 1. America Triumphs is not just about the death of the worlds' most wanted terrorist—it is about the death of fear and terror, and the triumph of our democratic ideals.

Author Biography

Mary Boone has written more than two dozen nonfiction books for young readers, including biographies of musicians Justin Bieber, Pink, and Akon; actors Jennette McCurdy and Corbin Bleu; fashion designer Marc Jacobs; and sports stars Sue Bird, David Wright, and Tim Lincecum. In addition to writing books, she's been published in more than 100 regional and national magazines and newspapers. She is an adjunct writing instructor at the School of the Arts, a public arts-based high school in Tacoma, Washington. She lives in Tacoma, Washington.