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FROM THE AMAZON RAINFOREST TO GROUND ZERO The extraordinary story of Dr Sam Allen – an unexpected first responder on 9/11 A remarkable true story of courage, compassion and a life-saving journey, told through the personal recollections and photographs of a British doctor who found himself caught up in one of the most devastating days in modern history. Special Coast & Country feature by Don Hale coastandcountry.blog donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 Some stories stay with you for a lifetime. Others become even more poignant when they involve someone you have known and respected for many years. This is one of those stories. I first met Dr Sam Allen in the 1980s, when I was editor of the  Matlock Mercury  in Derbyshire. We were both members of Matlock Athletic Club, along with the local MP, Matthew Parris. Over the years, Sam and I remained friends, and I have followed his remarkable life and adventures with considerable interest. But nothing could have prepared me for the extra...

  9/11: How an English doctor, returning from an Amazonian adventure, was caught up in the events of 9/11. The amazing story of UK runner and doctor Sam Allen and his recollections  and photographs as a first responder at 9/11 Ground Zero. * Check out this list An incredible true story from an unexpected first responder at Ground Zero from SPECIAL AMAZON OFFERS - Coast and Country online magazine https://amzn.eu/d/0aenc5sJ #amazonfinds via @Amazon * Pictured above - the horrific scene at Ground Zero in New York. Introduction by Don Hale. donhaleblog.blogspot.com/2026 coastandcountry.blog N EW 9/11 BOOK BY SAM ALLEN MD:   This is the true tale of two distant members of the same family who were brought together through the audacious terrorist attack on New York’s Twin Towers on what became known as 9/11. *Published by North Wales firm  Coast and Country  and now available on Amazon. 9/11: How an English doctor, returning from an Amazonian adventure, was c...