Early Thursday by Linda Cunningham
This story starts out with Walt and he lives with his family in southern Louisiana and it's hurricane season.
What I love about this book are the different jobs in the area that people do with their hands. His father worked on the oil rigs til he got injured,
then a shrimp boat owner. Everybody knows it is very early to have a hurricane but they are watching out for the signs that they must leave.
They live in a parish that is feet under sea level and floods easily. Like the kids in the neighborhood and how free they are to play outside, along the shore and in the fields.
Hurricane Audrey finds them late to get out of the area and head to the attic and then the roof. Tragic and I can't even imagine the sights the boy saw floating by. Things you'll never get out of your head.
Have been through many here up the coast in RI and have to evacuate a few times, scary times. Like how the story follows him when he attends college and strange sights come to him.
Like how the diary gave us a glimpse of the past days his mother helped as a nurse in the hospital. Love hearing of the German POW's and how they helped around the area for the community.
Never thought the ending would occur as it did, fantastic! Glossary of words from the southern dialect are explained. About the author is also included.
Can't wait to read more from thsi author-she does her homework and turns history into an excellent read.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
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