books about: disaster     books:       Frozen in Time: The Enduring Legacy of the 1961 U.S. Figure Skating Team26 reviews Nikki Nichols Emmis Books, 2005 A friend remembered..... I truly enjoyed this book. One of my best childhood friends died in the 1961 plane crash, her name was Laurence Owen. This book brought back many memories of a wonderful young girl taken far to soon. I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves Figure Skating. It gives insight to many of the wonderful people who died on that February day.             Miracle in the Andes: 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home96 reviews Nando Parrado, Vince Rause Three Rivers Press, 2007 Phenomenal book An amazing story that I couldn't put down! I was awestruck by the sheer impossibility of anyone surviving. The most striking moment was under the avalanche in which Nando surrendered his life and was ready to die. Their courage and instincts for survival were amazing. The message I took away is that love can inspire a person to do miraculous things and that God is too distant to rely on or ...             Moment of Truth in Iraq: How a New 'Greatest Generation' of American Soldiers is Turning Defeat and Disaster ...97 reviews Michael Yon Richard Vigilante Books, 2008 Finally an unbiased account of the recent happenings in Iraq While I wish the Iraq war had never happened and personally think it was the biggest favor we could ever do for Iran, I also want to know what is truly happening and not have it filtered from either a right wing or left wing bias. I found this to be a tremendously interesting book. Yon is rightfully critical of the original war planners as being totally unprepared for an insurgency, but tells ...             1 Dead in Attic34 reviews Chris Rose CR Books, 2006 Feeling the Pain Rose, Chris. "One Dead in the Attic", CR Books, 2006. Feeling the Pain Amos Lassen I am very surprised that more books were not published about Hurricane Katrina given the literary heritage of New Orleans. There have been a few but there have not been many personal accounts. Chris Rose, a newspaper correspondent in New Orleans, put some of his newspaper columns together and gives a ...             S.S. Leopoldville Disaster: December 24, 194426 reviews Allan Andrade Tern Book Company, 1997 A Book that is a Serice to the contry as well as a good read "`Hey, I'm alive!' Drew blacked out. When he came to, he found himself on a beach, naked protected only by a raincoat thrown over him. He heard a faint voice `Throw him in there too.' Drew, realizing that they thought he was dead, yelled." This is just one of many harrowing tales of a life and death struggle resulting from the sinking. "SS Leapoldville Disaster, December 24, 1944" is the story ...             Dog Heroes of September 11th: A Tribute to America's Search and Rescue Dogs33 reviews Nona Kilgore Bauer, The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation Kennel Club Books, 2006 Touchingly Beautiful Each story touches the heart of the reader. The true dedication between man and man best friends shines a bright light in the darkest day in US history.             Report from Engine Co. 82 (Chivers Sound Library American Collections)36 reviews Dennis Smith, Adam Henderson Sound Library, 2002 For those wanting a career in fire, this is step one... Before anyone decides to dedicate their lives to becoming a firefighter, they would be wise to start their research here. Some 30+ years after it was first published, this book still shows remarkable insight into the lives, struggles, and emotions of a professional firefighter. When I started on the road to becoming a firefighter, being a volunteer and reading Dennis Smith books asserted in my ...             The Johnstown Flood82 reviews David McCullough Simon & Schuster, 1987 First person perspecitve on history This early McCullough book provides a look at one of the most catastrophic disasters to strike America. The Johnstown Flood destroyed more than 2500 lives and changed the landscape of western Pennsylvania. It moved the nation towards relief efforts and spurred a country to act on behalf of their common man. As always the author captures the people and the time in stunning clarity and really ...             Brotherhood30 reviews Frank McCourt, Rudy Giuliani, ... Main Street, 2004 Fallen Heroes As you are reading though the tribute to the fallen, you see thenamesof each of the lost Firefighters scrolled across the bottom of the pages. Each page left me more and more with a sense of loss. I did not lose anyone that fateful day, yet, we all lost. The words you read are quite moving, the pictures mean more than the words and poems. Yet i am most moved by the names of those precious and ...             Out of Harm's Way50 reviews Terry Crisp Pocket, 1997 About the Noah's Wish Investigation This is in response to the post about Terry Crisp's organization being investigated by California's Attorney General's office. This is what's posted on her website: Noah's Wish Board of Directors, March 26, 2007 We are writing to inform you that Noah's Wish is in the midst of an ongoing civil investigation by the California Attorney General's office concerning funds received by Noah's Wish ...             Happy Birthday or Whatever: Track Suits, Kim Chee, and Other Family Disasters21 reviews Annie Choi Harper Paperbacks, 2007 A Wonderful Read It's hard enough for a kid to absorb and become part of American culture. This book provides a glimpse into Choi's attempt to master two cultures. Choi's memoir is both very funny and thought provoking. She has a wonderful storytelling style - she lets the characters dish out the plot with "kettles" of unabashed humor. I haven't read a book this quickly in years.             Sad Macs, Bombs, and Other Disasters (4th Edition) (Sad Macs, Bombs and Other Disasters and What to Do About ...22 reviews Ted Landau Peachpit Press, 2000 Well worth the money! One of the few technical books in my library that I feel has really paid for itself, and then some. Technical books are so expensive, and most of mine sit in the bookcase collecting dust within a month or two after purchasing them. This book had saved me more money than I spent on it within the first month, and I continue to use it on a regular basis. In addition to having real and practical ...             Braving the Waves: Rockaway Rises -- And Rises Again24 reviews Kevin Boyle Rising Star Press, 2002 A Work of Art - Only in Words Being from "Rockaway", although technically from Breezy Point, I know what the people around here faced in both tragic events. I know the numbers involved. I decided to read this book because I wanted to know the names and thoughts behind those numbers. It was nice to know about all the places described in this book, and I found myself nodding at many of the comments or descriptions about life ...             Under a Flaming Sky: The Great Hinckley Firestorm of 189420 reviews Daniel James Brown The Lyons Press, 2006 Flaming Skies, Heroes and Victims "Under A Flaming Sky," by Daniel James Brown, is an intense, enthralling book detailing the events of the 1894 Hinckley firestorm. The event itself has been buried in our national memory, part of the great fires that happened at the end of the 19th century, like Peshtigo and others, unlike those of Chicago and major cities. Occasionally it is brought up at its anniversary in Minnesota by the ...             Not Left Behind: Rescuing the Pets of New Orleans19 reviews Best Friends Animal Society Yorkville Press, 2006 Captures The Moment (and Piglet as the covergirl!) Having worked at the sanctuary in Tylertown, MS where many of these animals were taken after the rescues documented in these extraordinary photographs, this book helps one vividly see what so many of these animals went through after the hurricane and before they arrived at our base camp. More can be said by these photos that captured how these beasts survived the days, weeks and sometimes months ...             The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - and Why19 reviews Amanda Ripley Crown, 2008 The Unthinkable In my role as a hazmat/radiological emergency responder and as a student in a Masters degree program in Emergency Management, I have never come across a book on this topic as well-written as this one by Ms. Ripley. "The Unthinkable" is filled with detailed personal accounts of people who have faced the unthinkable and survived. The author has skillfully reviewed these events and survivors and ...             3000 Degrees: The True Story of a Deadly Fire and the Men Who Fought It20 reviews Sean Flynn Grand Central Publishing, 2003 Riviting I read this book simply because my boyfriend said he couldn't put it down. I was mesmorized by the bravery these men went gave out to fight the fire. After every page, I kept thinking to myself, "This is TRUE." I have a stronger respect for the brave fire fighters aroundt he world. Not only is this book about the fire and the fighters themselves, but it also depicts the family's devistation after ...             Rapid Descent : Disaster in Boston Harbor19 reviews J. P. Polidoro Longtail Publishing, 2000 A Real Page Turner Jack Polidoro has a writing style that will keep you turning the pages. This book is a fast read. The plot is exciting and moves. Jack has a way of making the tale come alive in your head. This book should be made into one of those disaster movies starring George Kennedy. It would be a knock-out! Jack included a generous helping of juicy sex too.             Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do26 reviews St. Martin's Griffin, 2006 Harowing tale This is a compelling story about real people doing what most wouldn't think of doing. It's infuriating that the captain of the freighter was so thoughtless. If he had been anything but a complete waste of time, Can Do would still be here. Read this book carefully and learn what is happening out there. The media ignores fishing and the ocean unless something bad happens. Your life is affected ...             Miss Alaineus: A Vocabulary Disaster19 reviews Debra Frasier Voyager Books, 2007 This is a classroom favorite! I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I was excited to share it with my fifth grade class, and they were mesmerized from the very first words...and I began with the Extra Credit Assignment! Anyone who could have watched the enjoyment on the faces of those students would have already ordered their copy of this book. 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