As the mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani was as controversial as he was determined to revitalize "the greatest city in the world." Never one to pull punches, he did things the way they had to be done, not the way everyone else thought they should be done.

But during the chaotic aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Giuliani's courageous actions and bold decisiveness propelled him from his place as the leader of a city under siege to the beloved Mayor of America. On that day and for many days afterward, he stood up and spoke with strength and compassion -- and for that he will be remembered by not only New Yorkers, but all Americans.

Now, in his own words, readers can experience the wisdom, inspiration, and genuine "New Yawk" attitude that have brought Rudolph Giuliani from the tough streets of Brooklyn to the carnage of Ground Zero and into the annals of history.

Bill Adler

Introduction

Part I: Giuliani on September

1. The Morning of September
2. "America's Mayor" -- Leading a City and a Nation Through Crisis
3. The Heroes of September
4. Reaction to the September Attacks
5. "Go About Your Lives"
6. On Terrorism
7. Rising Above Terror
8. At Ground Zero

Part II: Giuliani on Giuliani

9. Giuliani Himself
10. The Giuliani Humor
11. The Early Years
12. Influences and Mentors

Part III: Giuliani on Politics

13. On Being Mayor
14. The Media
15. Politics, Pure and Simple
16. The Making of a Mayor: Giuliani's Early Career
17. Timeline of a Mayor: First Run,
18. Timeline of a Mayor: First Term
19. Timeline of a Mayor: Second Term
20. The Senate Race

Part IV: Giuliani on the Issues

21. Crime
22. Drugs
23. Welfare Reform
24. Children
25. Education

Part V: Giuliani on Life

26. Human Nature and Life
27. Faith
28. Baseball
29. The Law
30. Cancer and Mortality

Part VI: Giuliani on Life After September

31. Thoughts on Life After September
32. "America's Mayor" Finds Time to Grieve
33. Looking Back: Reflecting on His Time as Mayor
34. Preparing to Say Good-bye: Final Days in Office
35. Passing the Torch
36. New York's Finest: The New York City Police and Fire Departments
37. The Future
38. America the Beautiful
39. The Spirit of New York