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Book SynopsisTexas Disasters traces major catastrophes in a larger-than-life state with no need for exaggeration. These captivating narratives highlight the human drama in episodes like the Branch-Dividian Holocaust, the Columbia Disaster, the New London School Explosion, the Big Drift, the Waco Tornado, the Destruction of Texas Indians, and the Texas City Explosion.
Trade Review...[Mona Sizer] now reigns as the Queen of Texas Pop History... * Images Of Harlingen, Texas *
Sizer's disaster tales are good examples of creative non-fiction, making the past come alive with moment-by-moment first person re-creations...she knows how to draw readers into a story... -- Eileen Mattei * Valley Morning Star *
Ms. Sizer always brings home toll in human suffering... In the midst of each disaster, Ms. Sizer emphasizes the hope and heroism that emerged. -- Judy Atler * Texas Morning News *
"The only Texas disaster book published since 2000 is Mona D. Sizer's "Texas Disasters: Wind, Flood, and Fire." -- Mike Cox * Austin American Statesman *
"Sizers book is a good read for anyone who is involved in emergency management or government, for anyone who is interested in Texas history or any of the particular disasters covered in this book, or for anyone who just likes to read. This book is well worth the time to read its 190 pages." -- Melinda Luna PE * Texas Civil Engineer *
