Swept Away, Brought Back: The Story of Two Survivors of the 1946 Tsunami($9.99Value)

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**On April 1, 1946, a massive tsunami struck the Hawaiian island of Laupāhoehoe, claiming 24 lives—including 16 schoolchildren and 5 teachers. This is the remarkable true story of two who survived.** telve-year-old Ronald and teacher Marsue McGinnis were swept into the open ocean by a wall of water that rose above the coconut trees. Clinging to driftwood in the churning Pacific, miles from shore, their chances of survival seemed impossible. Yet against all odds, both were rescued from the sea. **Swept Away, Brought Back** is more than a survival story. It's a testament to the courage of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, the unbreakable bonds forged in tragedy, and the resilience of the human spirit. Dr. Ronald Yamaoka, one of only three people pulled alive from the ocean that day, shares his firsthand account with unflinching honesty and profound gratitude. Alongside Marsue McGinnis's parallel story, this book preserves a crucial piece of Hawaiian history and honors the memory of those who were lost. **A story of tragedy, survival, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.**