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In September 1928, when great storms were still unnamed, nearly 700 black men, women, and children were buried in an unmarked West Palm Beach ditch following the nation's second-deadliest hurricane. The savage gusts that churned the waters of Lake Okeechobee into a maelstrom of death afflicted victims of all races and classes, and produced tales of survival and loss among whites and blacks alike. The vast majority of the post-storm workers were poor black migrants; even if the hurricane was color-blind, the recovery and rebuilding effort were not. Palm Beach Post hurricane reporter and Florida native Eliot Kleinberg has penned the gripping tale of the killer hurricane. The storm's journey is chronicled as it kills perhaps 7,000 people along its path from the Caribbean to Canada, including a low official tally of 1,836 in Florida alone. Detailing the storm's track, the failure to properly predict landfall, personal battles against nature's wrath, and the extraordinary suffering of a black citizenry forced to provide a disproportionate amount of rebuilding labor and endure the burial of friends and family in an unmarked pit, Kleinberg tells a powerful story of man versus nature and man versus man.
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Need to Know. Need to Remember........2007-06-03
Hurricanes are part of the natural landscape of Florida. Having not grown up in this state (CA native), I was unaware of the historic frequency of storms and the consequences to so many unassuming souls who fell victim to the times, before technology such as we have on our laptops: timely and accurate information, could have given them a fighting chance.
This book is hugely worth reading. I learned about the "taming" of Lake Okeechobee, and how the consequences of those actions in the 20th century have resulted in a seriously compromised Everglades, which was once a huge wetland ecosystem, now polluted and compromising the entire Florida Bay and its renowned coral reefs.
I learned that the early National Weather Bureau depended on information transmitted from ships in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico to learn of formation of storms. Those sailors performed the duties of our present day hurricane hunters.
I learned that it may well have been a single hurricane that took out numerous British ships (18) that provided a chance for the immigrants into this country to win their fight for independence from British rule.
I learned that real estate escalations, "flipping," and crashes have all happened before the present fiasco occurring in Florida at this time.
And most importantly - I learned of the historic treatment of blacks in the deep south, yet despite these incredible sorrows, Kleinberg believes that Florida is the most integrated of all the southern states, which provides some hope for healing of race relations, at least here.
I often feel that it is because of the influx of so many non natives to Florida, that we provide a consciousness that both uplifts and deeply contrasts with historic southern bigotry and racial hatred.
I have come to love Florida, despite the agony of watching each storm approach our lovely state. This book has given me a much better sense of place which I really appreciate.
I have several hurricane books which I recommend: Isaac's Storm (1900 Galveston, TX), The Great Hurricane of 1938 (New England), Holding Back the Sea: The Struggle on the Gulf Coast to Save America (LA, AL, MS, FL). Each book grounds me in the reality of living on the sea. True, "it" may never happen here, but these accounts help me find the energy to prepare for yet another season. (It's day two of the 2007 "Atlantic Hurricane Season" and we have already had 2 named storms.)
Deadly hurricane.......2006-12-02
The hurricane that struck the West Palm Beach and Lake Okeechobee areas in 1928 was one of the deadliest in history to hit the American mainland - as many as 2,500 people were killed. (In comparison, Andrew, a much stronger hurricane, killed only 15 in 1992.) One reason for this, as Kleinberg points out, is that many of the houses in Florida up to the 1920s merely sat on their foundations and were not anchored down in any way; they were thus easily blown or knocked by water off their foundations and smashed to pieces, killing people trapped inside and casting deadly debris into the winds. Kleinberg does a good job of tracking the storm across the Atlantic (it devastated the Caribbean, especially Puerto Rico) and in capturing the high drama involved in withstanding the storm's fury after it hit the mainland. He plays the blame game to a degree with the weather service for not getting its forecasts totally correct and for overconfidence, but considering the meager technology of the day the service might have done the best it could (except in the humility department). Kleinberg also deals with the cleanup efforts and the role of the Red Cross, both of which fostered racist practices: blacks were often ordered to do much of the cleanup work without pay or even being fed, and the Red Cross was accused of giving 80% of their aid to whites while only 20% went to blacks. What to do with 2,500 dead bodies was a major problem; many of the dead (mostly black) were buried in mass graves or burned on funeral pyres. Some of Kleinberg's assessments show their pre-Katrina bent: perhaps the biggest irony in the book is near the end where he asks "could another 1928 disaster happen" to which he replies "the easy answer is no." So much for that belief. All in all, it's a good account of the 1928 hurricane and its aftermath.
Little Known Hurricane in FL.......2005-02-05
Very good book and I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested in hurricanes or disasters. This hurricane is not very well know yet the deaths attributed to certainly qualifies it as a major disaster worthy of remembering. I bet most Floridians have never even heard about this event. Hopefully this book will change some of that. The author brings to life the hardships endured by the victims and describes how the disaster came about.
Poorly known tragedy...and portent.......2004-07-20
I agree with other reviewers that spoke highly of this work. This book is deeply moving in its portrayal of how a natural disaster combined with ineffective governmental precautions, human arrogance, and racial inequity to create an unmitigated human tragedy. The portrayal of people from all across the board is unfettered by political correctness as the author explores the range from poor black laborers buried in mass graves to a reactionary black interest group that tried to discredit the Red Cross, one of the few organizations relatively prepared for this emergency.
The events in this book are made all the more tragic when one realizes that humans have learned precious little from this type of disaster. As the earth warms, whether caused by man or not, the probablility of catastrophic hurricanes reaching our coasts may dramatically increase. And yet we build on coastal land until the water has nowhere to go and we remain haughty in the face of natural power. We also ignore human factors seen in the 1928 storm that linger on in Florida.
I highly recommend reading this book within the context of modern times and possiblilities. Or, try immersing yourself (if you can get past the numerous "typos" in the book) in the world of early Florida settlement. Either way, you will embark on a heart-wrenching experience that will long be remembered.
Compelling account of devasting 1928 hurricane.......2003-12-16
Do you ever stop and shake your head at all of the apartment complexes, condominiums, beachfront homes and commercial enterprises that have sprung up all along the coastline? It would seem that many Americans are unaware of or have become indifferent to the danger posed by hurricanes. In "Black Cloud", Eliot Kleinberg describes the horrors of the second deadliest hurricane in U.S. history. An estimated 7000 people were killed in its wake. Kleinberg describes the unique set of circumstances in 1928 Florida that caused the overwhelming majority of the casualties to occur inland near Lake Okeechobee.
The author provides the fascinating history that led to the draining of the Everglades, and the ill-advised construction of a flimsy dike around Lake Okeechobee that contributed in a huge way to the incomprehensible loss of life that occured during this storm. As is true in a great many disasters, what occured here was the unfortunate combination of a great many circumstances. I found the book to be fairly well written and for the most part easy to follow. And as you might expect, race played a major role in how the situation was handled by both public officials and the population at large. If you are a history buff or are fascinated with natural disasters this is certainly a book you should consider.
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Blow Away the Black Clouds: A Woman's Answer to Depression
Florence Littauer
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Huffing and puffing and determined to blow 'em away.......2005-09-05
There are seasons in each of our lives, and this summer was my wet monsoon. I have a tendency to get gloomy and depressed when too many worries start to pile up - the trouble with living vicariously through everyone around you. I hate gloomy, depressing people, so when I saw this title I snacked it up.
If you just want someone to crawl into bed with you and understand, she understands, and she brings a hot cup of tea and warm hug with her. Her humor will perk you up. Her compassion will give you comfort. She is a good friend. Give her a read.
Not Other "Get Over it" Book.......2001-12-18
The best books on depression are written by one who has been there! Florence has been there (just wait until you read her amazing story..) but she was determined to not stay there.
With practical advice, but also sympathy about the true effects of depression, Florence will lead you through ways to gain control of your emotions that want to weigh you down. I recommend this book frequently to people who live with chronic illness and also deal with the issues of depression.
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unexpected humor dealing with one of life's great challenges.......1999-07-06
This is a humorous, methodical book of unexpected challenges. Ms. Littauer presents her life expectations and self improvement as she goes about dealing with extremely sensitive and challenging events in her life. She works herself, and us, over as she lets us in on her vision for herself, her future and her family. She cleverly leads us along and one wonders why the title, "blow the dark clouds of depression away". I expected someone to relate to my depression and my family experience. Here she is poking fun at herself and life and then Boom...the unthinkable happens to her. I loved this book.
unexpected humor dealing with one of life's great challenges.......1999-07-06
This is a humorous, methodical book of unexpected challenges. Ms. Littauer presents her life expectations and self improvement as she goes about dealing with extremely sensitive and challenging events in her life. She works herself, and us, over as she lets us in on her vision for herself, her future and her family. She cleverly leads us along and one wonders why the title, "blow the dark clouds of depression away". I expected someone to relate to my depression and my family experience. Here she is poking fun at herself and life and then Boom...the unthinkable happens to her. I loved this book.
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If you're looking for an average black mans perspective on the world, why the African American community is the way it is and possible solutions to this communities illnesses, look no further. Author Keith Horton shares the stories of his childhood in the South, his college years, his advancement within the military and his observations made through his community service projects.
But The Black Cloud Within Me is more than just another memoir. Horton shares the wisdom, insights, and opinions he's amassed, including:
• Why Historically Black Colleges and Universities represent an outstanding opportunity for young African-Americans
• Why other countries hate the United States and what we can do about it
• Why collegiate sports is akin to prostitution, especially for the black athlete
• Why the Church should be a Hospital and not a Welfare institution
• What every man should tell and want for his daughter
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The Black Cloud
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White sails, black clouds,
John J McNamara
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Una Biblia de estudio preferida por enfatizar en sus notas y elementos informativos una vida dinamica y llena del poder del Espiritu.
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- Palabras de Jesus en rojo
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Excelente!!!.......2007-04-10
Si Ud. está buscando una Biblia de Estudio, ésta es una que no lo defraudará. Con Secciones intercaladas como "Dinamica del Reino", "Riqueza Literaria" y Verdad en Acción", Ud. se ahorrará muchas búsquedas en diccionarios y enciclopedias. Además de los mapas intercalados en los libros, Ud. encontrará una serie de mapas a todo color al final junto con secciones como "Respuestas Espirituales a Preguntas Dificiles", "El Espiritu Santo y la Restauracion", "Dones y Poder del Espiritu Santo" y una Concordancia bastante satisfactoria. En resumen una excelente biblia de estudio tanto para el novicio como para el estudiante avanzado.
Best Bible Ever Written!.......2007-01-10
I would recommend this Bible to anyone wishing to have
a real good study Bible. Jack Hayford did an awesome
job, there's no other Bible like it! I ought to know,
my husband is a Pastor and this one is his favorite!
The best book ever!!.......2005-08-02
Great Bible! It's the everlasting message of God, and salvation in the person of Jesus Christ. I recommended it 100% Get it and read it. You will not be disappointed!
Great bible resource for the spirit-filled christian........1999-07-27
The Spirit-Filled Life Study Bible is a great source of commentary and scripture dynamics to unlock the mysteries of the sacred text. Any christian that desires more easy to read infomation in their bible studies will find this a great resource.
This is a great Bible.......1999-02-19
Every Bible is filled with the spirit of God, but I especially enjoy this commentary because its focus is on God moving today...reccomended
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Biblia Plenitud tamano manual
Grupo Nelson
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Una Biblia de estudio preferida por enfatizar en sus notas y elementos informativos una vida dinamica y llena del poder del Espiritu.
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Biblia Plenitud - NVI
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La Biblia de estudio para la nueva generacion apasionada por vivir la Palabra de Dios y el poder del Espiritu Santo.
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Biblia Plenitud con CD-ROM
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Biblia Plenitud tamano manual
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Una Biblia de estudio preferida por enfatizar en sus notas y elementos informativos una vida dinamica y llena del poder del Espiritu. Tambien incluye la Biblia Plentiud en CD-ROM.
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BECA Biblia Plenitud
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La herramienta mas reciente para los estudios biblicos de la serie BECA es la Biblia Plenitud. Incluye La Biblia Plenitud (Biblia Llena del Espiritu) junto con las guias de estudio Serie Plenitud (Serie Llena del Espiritu).
Los titulos se incluyen:
- Fe con poder
- Hacia una alabanza mas gloriosa
- Hechos: el poder del Reino
- Sanidad divina con el poder del Espiritu Santo
- Gente espiritual
- La familia llena del Espiritu
- Guerra espiritual
- Efesios, Filipenses, Colosenses y Filemon
- Romanos: La vida del Reino
- Daniel y Apocalipsis: Hasta el fin del tiempo
- Salmos: Cantos del corazon
- Juan: Una vida poco comun
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Biblia Plenitud
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Una Biblia de estudio preferida por enfatizar en sus notas y elementos informativos una vida dinamica y llena del poder del Espiritu.
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- Palabras de Jesus en rojo
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- !Y mucho mas!
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Cubierta Biblia Plenitud vino grande
Grupo Nelson
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Algunas cosas nunca pasan de moda, como los atributos utiles de nuestra cubierta de la Biblia, hecha de imitacion piel. Tiene un marcador interior, un bolsillo exterior con cierre, una agarradera fuerte en el canto y cierre. Esta cubierta de tamano grande viene en color negro o vino.
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Spirit Filled-Life Package/Paquete De LA Biblia Plenitud
Bible
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