You’re invited to a reading of In the Eye of the Storm: Stories of Survival and Hope from the Florida Panhandle with Jennifer N. Fenwick (editor), Johanna Rucker, and Jane Smith at My Favorite Books on Saturday March 23rd at 1pm.
In the Eye of the Storm is a collection of stories, poetry, and art from people who rode out Hurricane Michael, were first on the scene in the aftermath, who have weathered the weeks and months since the storm slammed into the area, and who have come from far and wide to assist. It's the residents, the ones who woke the following morning to a world inexplicably altered, that are at the heart of this project. The survivors. The broken. The devastated. It's their voices that tell the story best. ... view more »
In the Eye of the Storm is a collection of stories, poetry, and art from people who rode out Hurricane Michael, were first on the scene in the aftermath, who have weathered the weeks and months since the storm slammed into the area, and who have come from far and wide to assist. It’s the residents, the ones who woke the following morning to a world inexplicably altered, that are at the heart of this project. The survivors. The broken. The devastated. It’s their voices that tell the story best. Their beauty and resilience are inspiring and so worthy of recognition.
Hurricane Michael brought so many changes to the Panhandle of Florida. The most obvious changes, to the landscape and to the buildings, is unmistakable. Following the storm, the area looked like a warzone. One thing that has not changed is the resilience and faith of the people in the region. Join us on the 23rd to listen to these impactful stories and words and support these amazing individuals. 100% of the book’s sales on Saturday will go to the United Way of Northwest Florida’s Hurricane Michael Relief and Disaster Fund.
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