"Experience the ebbs and flows in this journey of life." - Robert Lennox
This thrilling survival story relives the circumstances of the Pyfrom family—Tara, Catherine, and their daughter Hazel together with their five dogs—as they face Hurricane Dorian, a monster category 5 storm, in the islands of the Bahamas. Born and raised amidst the ocean's embrace, they battle for survival as storm surge swallows their home, leaving them stranded amidst terrifying 185-mph winds. With no escape and no rescue available, they cling to hope in their darkened attic, awaiting the storm's uncertain end. In the aftermath, they face displacement and unimaginable loss while navigating the difficult road to recovery. From PTSD to international relocation, the family's resilience is tested, but amidst their trauma, they discover the enduring strength of family and the healing of their unbreakable spirit.
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Tara’s honest account will pull on your heartstrings and make you want to keep your loved ones close. The absorbing story is sectioned into three parts—before Dorian, during, and after. As someone with little or no knowledge about hurricanes, the author has done an excellent job of enlightening me. She went into great detail about preparing for a storm and learning to decipher weather patterns. Tara eloquently described what she was thinking while the storm was at its worst and provided images her partner had captured throughout. Floating debris, sewage, and chest-deep water—truly heartbreaking visions of destruction. Survival is only one part of an arduous journey. Rescue and the full hurricane aftermath bring on a slew of new problems—homelessness trauma, which the author addresses. The horror, joy, and sadness—”The Ocean in Our Blood” explores the far-reaching effects of a hurricane.
This immersive story will appeal to readers who enjoy nonfiction books about family and survival. Tara’s raw narrative is both heartbreaking and inspirational—it was certainly an eye-opening testament to the fragility of life and how we should never take things like shelter and safety for granted.
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