The Rising: The Twenty-Year Battle to Rebuild the World Trade Center

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The never-before-told inside story of the rebuilding of the World Trade Center — an epic tale of business, politics, and engineering by the man who spent two decades working to make it happen

After the terrorist attacks of 9/11 destroyed the World Trade Center, New Yorkers and Americans faced a critical set of questions: What should be done with the site? Could the towers be replaced? And how best to memorialize those lost on that day? For Larry Silverstein, a lifelong New Yorker who had signed a lease for the properties just a few months before the attacks, the answer was clear: America had to rebuild as quickly as possible.

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The Rising, Silverstein recounts in vivid detail his long battle to construct a new World Trade Center complex and to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood while also memorializing the victims of the attacks. Silverstein made history in 2001 when he signed a 99-year lease on the 10.6-million-square-foot World Trade Center for $3.25 billion. For the next twenty years, he navigated warring political interests, byzantine city bureaucracies, and resistant insurance companies, as well as the many challenges of designing, engineering, and constructing several new towers in the heart of downtown Manhattan. More than once the entire project almost folded, but today the buildings are nearly complete and the neighborhood is once again a thriving hub that draws hundreds of thousands of people a day.

The Rising is a vibrant portrait of the inner workings of New York City in the wake of its most profound tragedy, but it is also a master class in how to succeed in business despite all odds. Full of outsize characters and relentless adversity, this is a riveting book about a remarkable feat of vision and determination.

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"[Silverstein's] comprehensive account of his crusade—against financial and design challenges, against bureaucratic pettifoggery...is a glimpse behind the scenes of how New York’s celebrated power brokers conduct business."
—Edward Kosner, The Wall Street Journal

"Improbably entertaining....Silverstein’s observations of the bigwigs in his orbit have a ring of truth to them absent in books written by partisans....[He is] a convivial host, animated by his genuine love for New York, the real estate business, and the thrills of score-settling....In the Downtown skyline that Larry Silverstein left us, we can see all of it: the residue of one man’s internal struggle." 
—Tris McCall, Jersey City Times

"In this detailed and candid account, the author shows how grit and persistence and a healthy dose of diplomacy helped create not only an extraordinary tribute to those who died on 9/11 but also reshaped the neighborhood into a vibrant place to work and live."
Air Mail

"All along, Silverstein had a vision: Build it and they will come....Today, looking out from his office, Silverstein sees a neighborhood that didn’t exist 23 years ago." 
—Richard Horan, The Christian Science Monitor

"Silverstein, now 93 years old, relates with clarity and concision the decades-long odyssey that led his company through a perilous tangle of insurers, opportunistic local and state politicians, demanding investors, layers of lawyers, the press, and, most painfully, the families of those lost on 9/11 who had yet to find closure at Ground Zero. The result is a surprising page-turner and a rare look at how the levers of power operate at the highest strata of commerce and government."
Booklist, starred

"Silverstein’s account never lacks for melodrama....This classic New York saga about the symbiosis of grand civic ambition and rugged pragmatism stands tall."
Publishers Weekly

"Silverstein displays a talent for making the complex and high-stakes game of New York City commercial real estate...surprisingly interesting. His...good and decent nature shines through his prose, as does considerable wisdom gleaned from a wildly successful career....Silverstein’s poignant and heartfelt description of what was lost—and what endured—in the wake of 9/11...will resonate with anyone who experienced that tumultuous period....Silverstein writes with panache, wit, and grace, and his is a story worth savoring. A compelling personal account of a uniquely American comeback." 
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About the Author

LARRY SILVERSTEIN is the president and CEO of Silverstein Properties, Inc., a Manhattan-based real estate development and investment firm that has developed, owned, and managed 35 million square feet of office, residential, and retail space. Silverstein is a member of the New York Bar and a governor of the Real Estate Board of New York, having served as its chairman. He served as vice chairman of the New York University Board of Trustees and is the founder and chairman emeritus of the New York University Real Estate Institute. He lives in New York.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Never bet against New York!

K.A. · October 16, 2024

The Rising by Larry Silverstein is a must-read for anyone in the New York City real estate world. The book offers an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at Silverstein's journey—from acquiring the World Trade Center just before 9/11 to the long, challenging process of rebuilding one of the most symbolic sites in the world. Silverstein’s story is a testament to the power of determination, resilience, and the ability to adapt in the face of adversity.The narrative not only reflects his personal grit but also highlights the collaborative effort required to overcome political, financial, and emotional obstacles during the rebuilding process. Through Silverstein’s experiences, readers gain insights into the complexities of large-scale urban development and the importance of believing in the city, no matter the odds.At its core, The Rising serves as a reminder to never bet against New York City—the greatest city in the world. It celebrates the spirit of persistence and underscores that with hard work, vision, and optimism, any challenge can be met. This book is a true inspiration for real estate professionals and anyone passionate about NYC’s relentless capacity to rebuild and thrive.

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a must read on leadership.

M.T. · October 4, 2024

Larry Silverstien is an unsung American hero. Being run over by a car walking home from a Cushman & Wakefield dinner event was just a warm up for what he went through dealing with the Port Authority and all the lap dog politians. Having spent most of my life in the engineering & construction business I can only dream of working for him and his company on one of his projects. Probably the greatest underdog victory story of the century!

5.0 out of 5 stars The inside story of the new WTC

D.M. · September 26, 2024

This is the story of the rebuilding of the World Trade Center by the man who made it happen. It is a well written, beautifully photographed book that would make a great gift for anyone who loves New York, is interested in real estate, finance, politics or government, or is just curious about how the 16-acre WTC site was planned, financed and developed over the past quarter century. As Larry said, "Never bet against New York, this town always comes back better, bigger and stronger."

5.0 out of 5 stars Life changing

T.K. · September 11, 2024

This book brings the behind the scenes of one of the most iconic and patriotic projects in history - the rebuilding of the World Trade Center. Larry Silverstein is an icon. A man that changed the face of New York. It is a page turner and written so well that you feel as if you went through the events, the politics, the challenges together with Larry. Many of the personal stories were never shared in public. I could not put the book down. Each story gives a new meaning to the word Grit and Passion. A tue patriot, optimist and man of values.

5.0 out of 5 stars Larry Silverstein's unfiltered account of rebuilding the World Trade Center

G. · September 16, 2024

This book offers a candid, first-person account of the complex process of rebuilding the World Trade Center. Larry Silverstein provides a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, negotiations, and setbacks involved, without the usual PR gloss. It's an eye-opening read for anyone interested in how large-scale urban projects come together, especially when they involve the complicated dynamics between the private sector and government.

5.0 out of 5 stars A once in a generation story!

D.J.O. · September 17, 2024

This book was the perfect gift to my brother who is a commercial property owner, developer, financier himself. Larry Silerstein's account of the historic destruction and decades long resurrection of the Twin Towers site in lower Manhattan is sure to be an interesting read!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on the real estate industry in NYC and about resiliency

g. · September 20, 2024

Great detailed explaination of the history of the WTC

The Rising: The Twenty-Year Battle to Rebuild the World Trade Center

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