THROUGH THE EYE OF THE STORM By Espinoza, Cholene
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A BOOK DEDICATED TO REBUILDING WHAT KATRINA WASHED AWAY
The inspiring spiritual journey of a courageous woman who is dedicated to
great human causes. We can all learn from Cholene Espinoza.
Helen Thomas, columnist, Hearst newspapers
Cholene EspinozaAir Force Academy graduate, former U2 reconnaissance pilot, and embedded Iraq War journalistrediscovers hope and purpose in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. With her partner, a close friend, and a truck packed with supplies, Espinoza drives into the Deep South with misgivings and selfdoubt. Once in DeLisle, Mississippi, she meets Rev. Rosemary Williams, pastor of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Williams is at the center of local relief efforts, and from her damaged church she gives survivors comfortnot just spiritual comfort, but food, shelter, clothing, and love. Espinoza finds her own struggles overwhelmed and transformed by the stories of Katrinas survivors.
Espinoza details the seemingly insurmountable red tape, systemic barriers, and inequities in disaster assistance for people who have no means to complain or demand better. Common stereotypes about race, religion, poverty, government assistance, single parenthood even our notions of charityare challenged when seen Through the Eye of the Storm. This is a story of loss and recovery, of the ravages of disaster and the healing power of community.
The Author: Captain Cholene Espinoza, currently a United Airlines pilot, graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1987. In 1992 she became the second woman selected to fly the U2 reconnaissance aircraft, and was awarded the Air Medal for combat missions over Iraq and the former Yugoslavia. She is a military correspondent for Talk Radio News Service and lives in New York City.
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- Edition: 1st
- ISBN: 1933392185
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Chelsea Green (USA)
