The Torrent: A True Story of Heroism and Survival (2nd Edition)

Name: The Torrent: A True Story of Heroism and Survival (2nd Edition)
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SKU: 9780702259524
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By Amanda Gearing

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The Torrent: A True Story of Heroism and Survival (2nd Edition) by Amanda Gearing is a gripping narrative that recounts the harrowing experiences of individuals during a catastrophic flood. Set against a backdrop of unprecedented natural disaster, it explores the courage, resilience, and quick-thinking actions of those who found themselves in perilous situations. The book delves into the human spirit's capacity to endure and the remarkable acts of bravery that emerged amidst the chaos.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by tales of real-life heroism and survival amid natural disasters, particularly those set against the backdrop of a powerful historical context. The narrative offers gripping accounts of bravery and human resilience, making it a compelling read for those interested in true stories of courage in the face of adversity.

The Torrent: A True Story of Heroism and Survival (2nd Edition)

Six years on from Queensland's tragic 'inland tsunami', this new edition of The Torrent reconnects with the survivors at the heart of the catastrophe.

Six years on from Queensland's tragic 'inland tsunami', this new edition of The Torrent reconnects with the survivors at the heart of the catastrophe.

Description

On 10 January 2011, after weeks of heavy rain and as floodwaters began to overwhelm much of south-east Queensland, a 'wall of water' hit Toowoomba and the Lockyer Valley.

The Torrent tells the extraordinary stories of survival and loss that emerged from that terrible day. Official figures state that twenty-four people died. Many escaped death only because they were rescued by members of the community or through sheer good fortune.

Based on exclusive interviews with survivors, rescuers and with the families and friends of victims of the disaster, The Torrent is a unique and powerful account of human courage in the face of the devastating forces of nature.

In this expanded and updated new edition, Gearing re-interviews the survivors to discover how they are getting on, recounts the traumatic findings of the Grantham inquiry, and captures the enduring and resilient spirit of the communities affected.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702259524

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 358g

Pages: 280

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Amanda Gearing Australian & Pacific History History & Military Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Amanda Gearing is a Walkley Award-winning investigative journalist. She worked for the Courier-Mail from 1997-2007 based in Toowoomba before becoming a freelance print and radio journalist for media outlets including The Australian and ABC Radio National. Amanda completed a Master of Arts (Research) in 2012 and a PhD in global investigative journalism in 2016, both at Queensland University of Technology.