All You Can Do Is Pray
All You Can Do Is Pray by James Spann, published by Crest Publishers on March 2, 2021, is a detailed account of the generational tornado outbreak that occurred from April 25 to 28, 2011. This edition, comprising 218 pages, presents a factual narrative of the devastating event that resulted in over three hundred fatalities and extensive injuries across multiple states, with Alabama being the hardest hit. Spann, a seasoned broadcast meteorologist, shares his firsthand experience during the outbreak, providing insights into the meteorological science behind the tornadoes and their widespread impact.
Readers will find a blend of personal stories and factual reporting, highlighting the human experiences amid the chaos. The book includes accounts of those who tragically lost their lives and those who survived the catastrophic storms. Additionally, it features striking photographs taken during and after the outbreak, offering a visual representation of the destruction and resilience witnessed during this significant event in American history. Through this narrative, Spann aims to convey the profound effects of the tornado outbreak on families and communities, making it a poignant exploration of the intersection between nature and human experience.
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This book is the story of the generational tornado outbreak of April 25-28, 2011. Over three hundred people were killed, hundreds more seriously injured by a total of 362 tornadoes. The tornado outbreak affected almost a third of he nation over its four day span. The system had significant effects on Arkansas, Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Texas and Oklahoma. But, the hardest hit state was Alabama. On April 27, a total of 252 people lost their life in that one state alone. James Spann, who has worked as a broadcast meteorologist since 1978 (almost all of those years in Alabama), was in the middle of it. He was on the air that day for over 15 continuous hours on Birmingham’s ABC TV affiliate. This day in American history is etched in his soul, and he felt led to write this book. Learn the science behind the event, and the impact it brought. Not only an “inside baseball” look at the day, but stories of real people; some who were tragically killed, and others who survived bullets from hell. And stunning photos taken during the outbreak, and in the days that followed.
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