Surviving Sandy: The Superstorm That Reshaped Our Lives

by Ambient Funding, Arne Ewing, Robert Scott

On Saturday, August 4, 2012, a shark was caught at Mantoloking beach in New Jersey, arousing some nervousness among beach-goers which rapidly dissipated under the hypnosis of salt water and sunshine characteristic of the Jersey coast. Less than three months later a monstrous storm called Hurricane Sandy ravaged that same beach and surrounding community with shark-like ferocity. Hurricane Sandy’s angry winds and waves devoured beachside housing, piers, and marinas, not only in Mantoloking, but for many miles in either direction, including New York City. When it was over the devastation left behind was $50- 60 billion in property damage and business loss, and one hundred and ten lives lost, including two little boys swept away in Staten island as their mother held their hands and tried to flee the storm. This book recounts the solemnity of these events with personal accounts of survival and endurance, garnished with stories of unselfishness and charity which impart hope for a brighter future.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

Kindle Edition

First published September 15, 2013

Reviews

[Pam Mooney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful! The pictures and the stories are amazing. They say that you can't imagine the impact unless you see it for yourself - this is as close as you can come. I shared with family and friends and they could not put the book down. This is more than a book - it is an experience/journey/adventure. My 13 year old niece insisted on taking home to read some more-crosses generations. A combination of history, weather and the human spirit. A good read.

[Jeana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautifully detailed book with lots of vivid pictures that really put into perspective the damage this storm caused. I can think of many people that would appreciate having this book. Especially one interested in hurricanes and their impacts. This book covers the science and the emotional side. I love the pictures that show what something looked like before the hurricane and then after. It's pretty amazing and a beautiful book.

[Patti · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book not just for anyone that Hurricane Sandy effected, but for anyone who wants to see the pure devastation left in her path. This is a big book and is loaded with intense photos of the damage that was caused. This storm hit Long Island particularly hard, and as a former Long Islander having been born and raised there, the photos truly hit home to me.

[Maia Chowdhury · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in the interim between Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma (2017) and found it a catharsis to jump into the details of preparation, documentation and recovery before, during and after a devastating storm. First person accounts of survivors and highlighted stories of first responders form the mesh of the book, arranged with dramatic and many not-previously-seen photographs of 2012's Superstorm Sandy.

Surviving Sandy: The Superstorm That Reshaped Our Lives

[RN · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not in ebook form

The pictures were amazing, which is the only reason that I gave it 3 stars, otherwise, I'd have given it a one star. I couldn't read the text, even with the zoom. Make it so it'll fit as a proper ebook and I'll reconsider my rating