Mary A. Shafer

The first comprehensive documentary of the record-setting flood on the Delaware River from Port Jervis, NY to Trenton, NJ on both sides of the river, caused by hurricanes Connie and Diane from August 18-20, 1955.Narrative nonfiction format makes this an engaging read, while more than 100 historic photos (many never before published) and a dozen maps and diagrams illustrate the destruction and horror of this weather disaster. Based on more than 100 interviews with survivors and eyewitnesses.

Stories and Images of the Deadly Flood of 1955

Devastation on the Delaware

Susan Bertrand

Sharon Sakson

Crystal Parsons

In a world that reveres perfection and disdains anything less, most of us realize that nothing and no one can truly measure up. Yet, when it comes to choosing companion animals, most folks won’t settle for less. These stories are about those animals who, through birth or injury, have been rendered less than perfect, and the humans who found love enough to welcome them into their hearts and homes. Almost Perfect allows you to share the immeasurable rewards those people have found. Learn what courage really is from Colbi, a blind Alaskan Husky, as he trades a hellish life in a puppy mill for the challenges of farm living. Be inspired by Ruby, the irrepressible Labrador-Doberman mix who adapts to a devastating, muscle-eating disease by learning to truly roll with the punches. Follow Cagney, the paraplegic rat, who struggles along with his human mom through her Master’s thesis. Be inspired by the joy and grace with which Tux, a handsome black-and-white cat, navigates a life of almost complete paralysis. Root for tiny, blind Idgie to beat the mean streets of Philadelphia to become a Thanksgiving miracle kitten. Give yourself permission to believe once more as you enjoy these true and heartwarming stories of animals that have overcome physical handicaps to share happy, full lives with their human companions.

Mary A. Shafer

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