博客來Rebecca Wells Phillips has devoted eight months to writing the nonfiction historical book, Hurricane Helene Resiliency After the Storm, Part One. The book provides gripping survivor accounts and color photographs, with actionable insights for future storms includes An Ocean in the Mountains, Local Heroes, and One Disaster from Homelessness. Writing to honor the victims, she strives to raise awareness about future storms and the housing crisis in America.
＂Nobody expected this. It wasn’t just the hurricane, it was all the rainwater two days before.＂ - Stan Sutrich
＂There are victims who will never be found.＂ - Laurrell Jackson Smith
From the bestselling author of Hating Self by Boo Black comes an emotionally charged narration of the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, which struck the area on September 27, 2024. Read as victims recount their experiences dealing with no power, no Internet, and no way out.
An example of a disaster memoir focusing on community and resilience, the author has created something profound and inspirational at the same time.
Experience the massive power of the storm through the eyes of the victims who took photographs recording the unbelievable tragedy that destroyed the lives of so many.
A portion of the proceeds will be shared with the victims of the storm and the author’s charity of choice, BeLoved Asheville.
