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Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Barbara - Goodreads

Growing up in Connecticut, I never thought about hurricane threats until August of 1976 when I was newly married and mother of an eight-month-old baby. Even though we lived 50 miles inland I remember ... Read full review

Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Deb - Goodreads

Along the lines of "A Perfect Storm" this well written and researched account of the 1938 unnamed hurrican that struck Long Island and New England is riveting. Photos add to the experience. The storm ... Read full review

Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Emily - Goodreads

Couldn't put it down! may give you nightmares, but totally worth reading. unbelievable story. interesting insights into US meteorological studies and paints a nice picture of life in the 30s. Read full review

Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Eddy Allen - Goodreads

On September 21, 1938, the fastest hurricane on record caught the Northeast by surprise and left a wake of death and destruction across seven states. Travelling at record speeds, the storm raced up ... Read full review

Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Gretchen - Goodreads

I had never heard of this hurricane before and, being from the Northeast, I was curious about this. Much of the book was interesting, and I did like the various stories. The organization, however, did ... Read full review

Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Laura - Goodreads

Absolutely loved this book. With a grandparent who lived through the storm, and growing up in Rhode Island, it really brought even more of the story to life for me. Read full review

Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Eric Mccutcheon - Goodreads

Interesting book--great story, great telling of the story. Although she profiled a lot of different people they did not get lost in the shuffle. She set the time period really well and the action of the disaster as well. Read full review

Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Carmen - Goodreads

My neighbor lent me the book! After living in the area now for several years, the book is a bit haunting! I've been through 2 hurricanes, but they were largely non-events when you sit and think about ... Read full review

Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Michele Watson - Goodreads

I live in Connecticut and sail around these waters every summer. This was a good book if you are interested in learning about the 1938 hurricane. Especially interesting in light of current weather forecasting technology and the recent storms here. Read full review

Review: Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938

User Review  - Julie - Goodreads

Good story about the Hurricane of 1938 and how it affected people on Long Island, Rhode Island and along the Long Island Sound. Recommended reading by & for management of a regional insurance company in New England. Read full review


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