Let’s Roll

By: Lisa Beamer

Theme:

The theme of Let’s Roll is heroism. This is the theme

throughout the book, because Todd Beamer and the other

passengers on Flight 93 risked their own lives to save the

country. “We’re going to do something. I’ve got to go” (Beamer

205). This shows that the people aboard the plane were going

to do something to try to keep the terrorists from hitting a

government building. “I just wanted to tell you that I love you

in case I don’t see you again” (Beamer 206). “… would you

please call my family and let them know how much I love

them?” (Beamer 211) Both of these quotes show that most of

the people on the flight knew that they weren’t going to make

it, but they still tried to help save the country. “We’re going to

do something… I don’t think we’re going to get out of this thing.

I’m going to have to go out on faith” (Beamer 212). This quote

also shows the courage of Todd and the other people on the

flight. They all knew that they needed to do something and that

their faith was the only way they could stop the terrorists. “Are

you ready? Okay. Let’s Roll!” (Beamer 214). “Let’s Roll” was a

famous phrase Todd always used. It was a way for everyone to

know that we are going to do this. He also said it when he was

ready for anything that they were going to do. Let’s Roll really

uses the theme of heroism throughout the book. You see how

many people gave up their lives fighting for our country.

Author’s Purpose:

Lisa Beamer wrote Let’s Roll to share what

happened on United Flight 93; on September

11th. She wanted to tell the story of what her

husband and the other members of the flight did

to save the White House or a government

building in Washington D.C. Lisa also wanted to

replay the events that transpired leading up to

the terrorists attacking the plane. Lisa wanted

the readers of Let’s Roll to see what kind of

person Todd was, and why he was named an

American hero. Lisa wanted to tell the story of

her and her husband’s life. She also wanted to

tell why the members of Flight 93 fought against

the terrorists. All passengers on the plane knew

they were going to die, but they were not going

down without a fight. They wanted to make a

difference and save America, even though they

were going to die in the process. Let’s Roll really

helps you to see what happened on September

11th, and the American heroes we have to thank.

Tease:

How would you feel if the love of your life was taken away

from you? Follow the life of American hero, Todd Beamer,

and his wife Lisa, in Let’s Roll. Lisa Beamer will talk about

Todd’s childhood, their marriage, and their last few days

together. See what Todd Beamer and the other members

on United Flight 93 did to become heroes on September

11th. Relive the courage of an American hero, and how Lisa

told her children that their daddy was never coming home.

Find out how the Beamer family celebrated Todd’s birthday

and the holidays without him, and the faith that they had

during the horrific tragedy of that terrible day. In Let’s Roll

the book helps the United States find hope, inspiration and

strength.

Author’s Page:

Lisa Beamer is the widow of American hero,

Todd Beamer. She has three kids; David (12), Drew (10), and

Morgan (8); they live in New Jersey. There are rumors that she

may have remarried, but there is no proof of it. She has made

appearances on Larry King Live, Oprah, Good Morning America,

and many other talk shows. Her story has also been featured in

magazines such as, Time and Today’s Christian Women. In 2001,

she was selected by People Magazine as one of the “25 Most

Intriguing People of 2001.” Lisa has become a national symbol of

courage enduring a difficult time by how she acted without hatred

against the terrorists. Following the death of her husband, Lisa set

up the Todd M. Beamer Foundation. This foundation was made to

help children experiencing family difficulties to make heroic

decisions every day. Lisa is known as one of the strongest women

after 9-11 by how she was able to find strength, keep her family

together, and carry on the legacy that her husband had left.