Book · 2020 · History
This Is Chance!
The Great Alaska Earthquake, Genie Chance, and the Shattered City She Held Together
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Mam's new book is called this is Chance the shaking of an American city a voice that held it together.
Why people recommend it
This Is Chance! by Jon Mooallem is a historical nonfiction book chronicling the 1964 Alaska earthquake and the voice that held a city together during the disaster. On The Book Review podcast, Pamela Paul introduced guest Jon Mooallem, a writer at large for The New York Times Magazine, to discuss his new book about the seismic event. Paul explored the dramatic retelling of the catastrophe and the human resilience displayed in its aftermath. As the guest concluded his appearance on the show, Paul reiterated the title and subtitle of the book, emphasizing the shaking of an American city and the vital communication lifeline that sustained its residents. The conversation provided listeners with a gripping account of one of the twentieth-century's most powerful earthquakes, highlighting individual bravery and community solidarity. Paul's enthusiastic closing remarks ensured that the audience recognized the deep historical reporting and narrative craft invested in the publication.
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Pamela Paul Mam's new book is called this is Chance the shaking of an American city a voice that held it together 2
“John muam joins us now he's a writer at large for the New York Times magazine and his new book is called this is Chance the shaking of an All-American City a voice that held it together”
“Mam's new book is called this is Chance the shaking of an American city a voice that held it together”
