These contributors have covered multiple aspects related to Hurricane Sandy ranging from the storm’s timeline to its comparison to Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav. Once you read the first pages of the book, be prepared to spend the next several hours turning page after page of this exceptional depiction of the diverse facets and the effects of Hurricane Sandy on the eastern seaboard. No stone has been left unturned.

Veronica D. Woodard, PhD, assistant professor of nursing at McNeese State University

The contributors of Savage Sand and Surf provide a vivid account of one of the most powerful storms in history. Readers will gain a deeper insight into the aftermath of catastrophic storms and the conceivable impact they can have on economic stability. The in-depth research presented captures the spirit and resiliency of individuals, families, business owners, and health agencies and how they worked to regain their cultural identities and fiscal mobility.

Sonia Martin, EdD, literacy coach at Onslow County schools