A Spiritual Journey Sparked By Katrina's Wake

A Spiritual Journey Sparked By Katrina’s Wake (NAPSA)—Apilot and reporter whohasrisked herlife on the battlefield has taken on a new target—the human suffering experi- IOK DEDICATED WHAT KATRINA TO REBUILDING WVASHED AWAY enced during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Author Cholene Espinoza’s response to what she saw on trip to Mississippi after the storm— and what she learned about herself—forms the basis for a book dedicated to rebuilding what Katrina washed away. The book, “Through The Eye Of The Storm” (Chelsea Green, THROUGH cry for working Americans who THE EYE OF THE $14.00), is described as a rallying survived the storm and an indictmentof the public and commercial sources of assistance that failed them. Espinoza details what she calls the seemingly insurmountable red tape and what she describes as barriers to assistance for people “who have no means to complain or demandbetter.” She sees her book as a story of loss and recov- ery, of the ravages of disaster and the healing power of community. Noted journalist Helen Thomas describes the book as “the inspiring spiritual journey of a courageous woman whois dedicated to great human causes.” STORM CHOLENE ESPINOZA @ Proceeds from a new book will support a community/education center that will serve the Katrina survivors of Harrison County on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. community. Is will also serve the community as an after-school facility. It’s hoped the center will eventually provide health care services. Currently a United Airlines Said Thomas, “We can all learn from Cholene Espinoza.” pilot, Espinoza graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1987. In 1992 she became the second help to build and support a community/education center that will reconnaissance aircraft and was awarded the Air Medal for combat Proceeds from the book will serve the Katrina survivors of woman selected to fly the U-2 missions over Iraq and the former Coast of Mississippi. It will pro- Yugoslavia. She is also a military correspondent for Talk Radio News will provide them with the skill to The book is available where books are sold and online at Harrison County on the Gulf vide young adults with GED, computer and other job training that participate in the recovery of their Service and lives in New York City. www.throughtheeyeofthestorm.com.