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y The True Spirit of Cyclone Yasi selected work life story poetry

Editor: Bernadette Lawson

Issue Details: First known date: 2012... 2012 The True Spirit of Cyclone Yasi

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'How do people react to a disaster? On Wednesday the 2nd of February, 2011, Cyclone Yasi carved a path of devastation through north Australia's beautiful coastline. This book is an inspiring compilation of personal stories, letters, journal entries, poems, quotes, photos, and drawings from contributors of all ages as they reflect on the impact Yasi had on their lives - laughter as well as pain - fear as well as courage."(Source: Back Cover)

Notes

Dedication:
Man never made
any material as resilient
as the human spirit.
Bern Williams
This book is dedicated to my mother
who has always believed in me!
Contents indexed selectively.

* Contents derived from the Townsville, Townsville area, Marlborough - Mackay - Townsville area, Queensland,:Life Love Laughter Ink , 2012 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.

Foreword: Bernadette Lawson, Bernadette Lawson , single work essay (p. 5)

Cyclone Yasi, Our Story, June Perkins , single work life story (p. 40-45)

Tropical Cyclone Yasi"We watched your storm clouds gather", Linda J. Vaughan , single work poetry (p. 53-55)

Yasi Tried"He stares, tired eyes red and bloodshot - at the devastation there.", Maureen Clifford , single work poetry (p. 104-105)

Today the Victims of Cyclone Yasi Still Struggle to Recover. We Must Not Forget Them"I could not believe what I had seen", Sonja Grosser , single work poetry (p. 142-143)