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The Mercy of the Sky
- The Story of a Tornado
- Narrated by: Erin Bennett
- Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins
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Publisher's Summary
The Mercy of the Sky is the harrowing inside account of Oklahoma's deadliest tornado, penned by a local writer who became a national correspondent.
Oklahomans have long been known for their fatalism and grit, but even old-timers are troubled by the twisters that are devastating the state with increasing frequency. On May 20, 2013, the worst tornado on record landed a direct hit on the small town of Moore, destroying two schools while the children cowered inside.
Oklahoma native Holly Bailey grew up dreaming of becoming a storm chaser. Instead she became Newsweek's youngest-ever White House correspondent, traveling to war zones with Presidents Bush and Obama. When Moore was hit, Bailey went back both as a journalist and a hometown girl and spoke with the teachers who put their lives at risk to save their students, the weathermen more revered than rock stars and more tormented than they let on, and many shell-shocked residents. In The Mercy of the Sky, Bailey does for the Oklahoma flatlands what Sebastian Junger did for Gloucester, Massachusetts, in The Perfect Storm, telling a dramatic, pause-register story about a town that must survive the elements - or die.
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- JT
- 10-05-20
Good narrator, OK story
I am a bit of a weather buff so I like Tales of weather disasters. This one describes 2013 tornado that devastated the town of Moore Oklahoma. With any event like this, due to the relatively brief time a tornado is on the ground, there is going to be a lot of "background" information. This story goes into great detail about the local weather personalities and their histories, as well as some details about the people involved. It is not done in a poor manner but stories like fall and Rise dealing with 9/11 did this kind of exposition in a more entertaining fashion. For example we get a lot of detail about weathermen when it wasn't all that pertinent. Instead it would have been better if we had received more history in details about prior storms including the mid-90s tornado that hit Moore that I believe reach 300 miles per hour.
Some later chapters are done very well including the agonizing wait for the parents of the deceased children in the elementary school. One thing that drives me nuts about books like this and especially this one is the author keeps referring to the tornado as some sort of living entity. It is described as a monster or a beast countless times as well as breathy descriptions about how it aimed for certain locations. It was weather and it does not need to be described as some sort of living Terror.
I did like the narrator's presentation and thought they did a very good job. As far as disaster books go this one is pretty good.
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- Bryan E. Garcia
- 12-21-17
Should be No-Mercy From The Sky
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Absolutely
What did you like best about this story?
The Intensity of the narrator
Which character – as performed by Erin Bennett – was your favorite?
It's an amalgamation of characters and the story is told from each of their own prospectives.
If you could give The Mercy of the Sky a new subtitle, what would it be?
The Story of the 2013 Tornado Outbreak and Heartbreak
Any additional comments?
I read quite a few comments before I decided to go with this book. Originally I chose Into The Storm by Reed Timmer but once I gobbled thru that on a cross-country road trip I downloaded this one. I've been a weather nut my entire life and while in the end, I decided to go with physics-related studies (the university I was at did offer an Atmospheric Sciences program) I always secretly wished I'd attended the A/S program. There are a few negative reviews about this book, most of which circulate around the narrator or the way the story was delivered. Having worked with the National Severe Storms Laboratory and the National Weather Center (and Service) doing research related work in the realm of severe weather I can say that, for me, the delivery of the narrative of this book was spot on. I think the author and narrators are both trying to deliver the confusion, frustration, anxiety and fright these victims experienced thru her writing, having seen some of this horrible devastation first hand I can place the feelings they're trying to convey with the looks or actions I've seen on others faces while they're trying to make sense of what's just happened to their lives. The narration can be over the top the way she delivers it, but that lends it'self to the way she's attempting to frame the story and how these poor people felt. Personally, I loved this book and how it was written. First 9-10 chapters are about different meteorologists and their own stories of the devastating 2013 Moore OK tornado but that gives the book a solid narrative and it doesn't become mundane. Listening to how these weather professionals from meteorologists, to news station chopper pilots to the chasers on the ground relaying video and info back to the stations to the HERO teachers whom literally laid on top of children to shield them from flying debris, some of whom lost their lives this book is amazing, it's worth a read/listen if you're on the fence about it. Your eyes will get a little watery and throat a little thick listening but it was a fantastic book and I'm sure I'll be listening to it on my back across the country to Norman for storm season in 2018. Cheers.
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- prblyshopping
- 09-08-15
This book can't get out of its own way.
Would you try another book from Holly Bailey and/or Erin Bennett?
Neither was particularly enthralling.
What was most disappointing about Holly Bailey’s story?
A generally fascinating subject but incapably handled by the author who spends chapter after chapter mired in irrelevant nuance that has little or no bearing on the actual disaster. She spends the first SEVEN chapters discussing only the career progressions of every major Oklahoma meteorologist from 1930-2000, and even that could have been at least mildly interesting, but instead its a dull uncreative recital of worn out cliches. And also, why must Tornados always 'churn'?!
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?
boredom.
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- Bobbi M.
- 01-31-23
Fantastic book and fantastic delivery
I've listened to this book multiple times now. This is one of those stories where you catch something new every time you listen.
The true life facts are horrendously heartbreaking, but the author has done an amazingly thorough and respectful job at telling them.
I also have to give major props to the narrator. She makes it through even the saddest details without ever losing her composure, all the while exhibiting plenty of emotion where it's needed. I can truly feel the anguish, anger, sadness, desperation, fear, and strength of the characters throughout her narration of these accounts.
Because of the level of genuine respect and care that are shown by the author and portrayed through the narrator, I'm sure I'll continue to listen to this story every so often. I highly recommend it.
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- Carol B.
- 01-14-23
The story of people impacted by a tornado
There are many books and documentaries about the ferocious tornadoes that have hit Moore, Oklahoma. The focus of most is the awesome power of the storm. What sets this book apart from the others is the author’s focus on the people impacted by the storm. In “The Mercy of the Sky” author Holly Bailey, who grew up in Moore, weaves together the stories of many. Some lost loved ones in the storm, or were seriously injured themselves. Others lost homes or businesses. Many outside the direct path of the tornado were burdened with the psychological effects of such a destructive storm. Those include first responders and news reporters. Ms. Bailey interviewed broadcast meteorologists to understand the sense of responsibility they feel for keeping the public safe from storms, and their anguish when there are injuries and fatalities. The mayor, city manager and other officials with the city of Moore had jobs to do to restore the infrastructure of the city, but they did so with heavy hearts because so many of the people of Moore were hurting. Many of the teachers and administrators of the two elementary schools that were destroyed, risked their own lives trying to protect their students. Some had children of their own in those schools, but they remained with the frightened children in their classes and trusted the teachers of their children’s classes would do the same.
Tornadoes are remembered for the number of fatalities and the dollar amount of damage done. The Mercy of the Sky reveals an aftermath much heavier than a few statistics.
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- Everett Peavey
- 12-11-22
Great Attention to detail!
A fantastic way to tell so much detail in a human way. I don’t understand the survivor’s guilt and I hope I never do.
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- cynv57
- 12-06-22
Great story!
I enjoyed this real story of an actual event. It was realistic and endearing to me. Elicited genuine feelings of compassion.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-18-22
tornadoes
love learning more about the power of nature! So sad the amount of devastation!!! And why isn't there a basement in every school in tornado country 😑
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- Kindle Customer
- 07-14-22
Perfect, No Notes!
Some reviewers are upset by the first half, concerning the low level drama between local meteorologists but don't let that stop you from reading this. All of the setup just makes the second half so much more impactful by examining the things that are truly important at the end of the day. There are so many devastating moments in this book that my only advice is not to listen or read at work or otherwise in public. Narration is top notch. Just take a chance, you'll be so glad you did!
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- Trinity
- 03-06-22
a sad story
while listening to the story I wanted to cry many times. good book. well done!
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Not as advertised
- By Anna Theriault on 11-04-21
By: Nelson Simon
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Fatal Forecast
- An Incredible True Story of Disaster and Survival at Sea
- By: Michael Tougias
- Narrated by: Jeff Cummings
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Fatal Forecast chronicles a dramatic fight for survival aboard two small fishing boats that were ambushed by a horrific surprise storm just southeast of Cape Cod. Soon after the Fair Wind and the Sea Fever reached the fishing ground at Georges Bank, they were hit with hurricane-force winds and massive 90-foot waves that battered the boats for hours. The direction of the wind made it impossible to turn back.
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outstanding read...the story behind the story
- By James on 02-08-16
By: Michael Tougias
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The Plane That Wasn't There
- Why We Haven't Found MH370
- By: Jeff Wise
- Narrated by: Jeff Wise
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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The definitive investigation into the greatest aviation mystery in history, with a startling hypothesis about who took the plane, where they took it, and how. On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared. A year later, still no trace of the plane - or the 239 people onboard - has been found. But why? In The Plane That Wasn't There, science journalist and CNN aviation analyst Jeff Wise sweeps aside the conspiracy theories and misconceptions and lays out, with clear concision, just what we know about the plane's fate - and what we don't.
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Truly Disappointing
- By Mike Cardozo on 06-08-16
By: Jeff Wise
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A Furious Sky
- The Five-Hundred-Year History of America's Hurricanes
- By: Eric Jay Dolin
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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With A Furious Sky, Eric Jay Dolin has created a vivid, sprawling account of our encounters with hurricanes, from the nameless storms that threatened Columbus's New World voyages to the destruction wrought in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Weaving a story of shipwrecks and devastated cities, of heroism and folly, Dolin introduces a rich cast of unlikely heroes and puts us in the middle of the most devastating storms of the past, none worse than the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, which killed at least 6,000 people, the highest toll of any natural disaster in American history.
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Good start but went political at the end.
- By thebreeze on 03-24-21
By: Eric Jay Dolin
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What Stands in a Storm
- Three Days in the Worst Superstorm to Hit the South's Tornado Alley
- By: Kim Cross
- Narrated by: Tracy Brunjes
- Length: 9 hrs and 46 mins
- Unabridged
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April 27, 2011, marked the climax of a superstorm that saw a record 358 tornadoes rip through 21 states in 3 days, 7 hours, and 18 minutes. It was the deadliest day of the biggest tornado outbreak in recorded history, which saw 348 people killed, entire neighborhoods erased, and $11 billion in damage. But from the terrible destruction emerged everyday heroes, neighbors, and strangers who rescued each other from hell on earth.
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Extremely Offensive Narration
- By Tesla Russell on 05-10-17
By: Kim Cross
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Into the Storm
- Violent Tornadoes, Killer Hurricanes, and Death-defying Adventures in Extreme Weather
- By: Reed Timmer, Andrew Tilin
- Narrated by: Joshua Swanson
- Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins
- Unabridged
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Reed Timmer is one of the most successful and most extreme storm chasers in the world. His is a job that requires science and bravado, knowledge and instinct just to survive, never mind excel. It's a job some people would kill for. But most prefer to let Timmer take the risks while they watch from the safety of their homes. Reed Timmer is a star of Storm Chasers, one of the Discovery Channel's top-rated shows. Into the Storm is Timmer's dramatic account of his extraordinary profession.
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I love it!
- By Nicole on 09-27-22
By: Reed Timmer, and others
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Soul of the Hurricane
- The Perfect Storm and an Accidental Sailor
- By: Nelson Simon
- Narrated by: Nelson Simon
- Length: 8 hrs and 45 mins
- Unabridged
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Nelson Simon didn’t want to sign up as a last-minute crew member to transport a Norwegian schooner from Brooklyn to Bermuda. But one thing led to another, and there he was. He told himself that it would be a sort of pleasure cruise: a week in the Gulf Stream with a gourmet chef on board, some down time on a tropical island, then a quick flight home. What did it matter that he had practically no sailing experience? The eight other crew members had plenty - they just needed an extra pair of hands. What could possibly go wrong?
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Not as advertised
- By Anna Theriault on 11-04-21
By: Nelson Simon
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Fatal Forecast
- An Incredible True Story of Disaster and Survival at Sea
- By: Michael Tougias
- Narrated by: Jeff Cummings
- Length: 5 hrs and 42 mins
- Unabridged
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Fatal Forecast chronicles a dramatic fight for survival aboard two small fishing boats that were ambushed by a horrific surprise storm just southeast of Cape Cod. Soon after the Fair Wind and the Sea Fever reached the fishing ground at Georges Bank, they were hit with hurricane-force winds and massive 90-foot waves that battered the boats for hours. The direction of the wind made it impossible to turn back.
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outstanding read...the story behind the story
- By James on 02-08-16
By: Michael Tougias
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The Plane That Wasn't There
- Why We Haven't Found MH370
- By: Jeff Wise
- Narrated by: Jeff Wise
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Unabridged
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The definitive investigation into the greatest aviation mystery in history, with a startling hypothesis about who took the plane, where they took it, and how. On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappeared. A year later, still no trace of the plane - or the 239 people onboard - has been found. But why? In The Plane That Wasn't There, science journalist and CNN aviation analyst Jeff Wise sweeps aside the conspiracy theories and misconceptions and lays out, with clear concision, just what we know about the plane's fate - and what we don't.
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Truly Disappointing
- By Mike Cardozo on 06-08-16
By: Jeff Wise
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A Furious Sky
- The Five-Hundred-Year History of America's Hurricanes
- By: Eric Jay Dolin
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 10 hrs and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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With A Furious Sky, Eric Jay Dolin has created a vivid, sprawling account of our encounters with hurricanes, from the nameless storms that threatened Columbus's New World voyages to the destruction wrought in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Weaving a story of shipwrecks and devastated cities, of heroism and folly, Dolin introduces a rich cast of unlikely heroes and puts us in the middle of the most devastating storms of the past, none worse than the Galveston Hurricane of 1900, which killed at least 6,000 people, the highest toll of any natural disaster in American history.
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Good start but went political at the end.
- By thebreeze on 03-24-21
By: Eric Jay Dolin
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I Had to Survive
- How a Plane Crash in the Andes Inspired My Calling to Save Lives
- By: Dr. Roberto Canessa, Pablo Vierci
- Narrated by: full cast, Thom Rivera, Traber Burns, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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On October 13, 1972, a Uruguayan Air Force plane carrying members of the "Old Christians" rugby team - and many of their friends and family members - crashed into the Andes Mountains. I Had to Survive offers a gripping and heartrending recollection of the harrowing, brink-of-death experience that propelled survivor Roberto Canessa to become one of the world's leading pediatric cardiologists.
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Great survival story by an obnoxious egomaniac
- By Anonymous User on 04-01-21
By: Dr. Roberto Canessa, and others
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Wave
- By: Sonali Deraniyagala
- Narrated by: Hannah Curtis
- Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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On the morning of December 26, 2004, on the southern coast of Sri Lanka, Sonali Deraniyagala lost her parents, her husband, and her two young sons in the tsunami she miraculously survived. In this brave and searingly frank memoir, she describes those first horrifying moments and her long journey since. She has written an engrossing, unsentimental, beautifully poised account: as she struggles through the first months following the tragedy, furiously clenched against a reality that she cannot face and cannot deny....
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Tragic. Raw. Heart-Ripping!
- By CBlox on 03-19-13
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Madhouse at the End of the Earth
- The Belgica's Journey into the Dark Antarctic Night
- By: Julian Sancton
- Narrated by: Vikas Adam
- Length: 13 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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In August 1897, the young Belgian commandant Adrien de Gerlache set sail for a three-year expedition aboard the good ship Belgica with dreams of glory. His destination was the uncharted end of the earth: the icy continent of Antarctica. But de Gerlache’s plans to be first to the magnetic South Pole would swiftly go awry. After a series of costly setbacks, the commandant faced two bad options: turn back in defeat and spare his men the devastating Antarctic winter, or recklessly chase fame by sailing deeper into the freezing waters.
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Excellent story
- By Ginger 3701 on 05-23-21
By: Julian Sancton
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Trial by Fire
- A Devastating Tragedy, 100 Lives Lost, and a 15-Year Search for Truth
- By: Scott James
- Narrated by: Justin Spencer
- Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins
- Unabridged
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In only 90 seconds, a fire in The Station nightclub in Rhode Island left 100 people dead or dying and injured hundreds more. It would take years to find out why - and who was really at fault. Best-selling author and three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Scott James investigates all the central figures, including the band’s manager and lead singer, the fire inspector, the maker of the acoustical foam, as well as the brothers.
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Devastating story
- By Jane R. on 08-02-21
By: Scott James
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Ravensbruck
- Life and Death in Hitler's Concentration Camp for Women
- By: Sarah Helm
- Narrated by: Christa Lewis
- Length: 32 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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On a sunny morning in May 1939, a phalanx of 867 women - housewives, doctors, opera singers, politicians, prostitutes - was marched through the woods 50 miles north of Berlin, driven on past a shining lake, then herded in through giant gates. Whipping and kicking them were scores of German women guards. Their destination was Ravensbrück, a concentration camp designed specifically for women by Heinrich Himmler, prime architect of the Holocaust.
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My mother was a Ravensbruck survivor.
- By Sean S Campbell on 07-06-20
By: Sarah Helm
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A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles
- A True Story of Love, Science, and Cancer
- By: Mary Elizabeth Williams
- Narrated by: Mary Elizabeth Williams
- Length: 9 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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After being diagnosed in her early forties with metastatic melanoma - a "rapidly fatal" form of cancer - journalist and mother of two Mary Elizabeth Williams finds herself in a race against the clock. She takes a once-in-a-lifetime chance and joins a clinical trial for immunotherapy, a revolutionary drug regimen that trains the body to vanquish malignant cells. Astonishingly, her cancer disappears entirely in just a few weeks. But at the same time, her best friend embarks on a cancer journey of her own - with very different results.