Mi María: Surviving the Storm is a powerful collection of oral histories that capture the resilience and strength of the Puerto Rican people in the face of unimaginable disaster.

Through personal stories of survival, loss, and hope, this book offers a glimpse into the devastating impact of Hurricane María on the island and its people.

The seventeen oral histories collected in this book share the experiences of individuals who were left to fend for themselves in the aftermath of the storm, highlighting the failures of governmental disaster response and the correlating perseverance of the people impacted by these failures.

Despite the challenges they faced, the people of Puerto Rico came together to support one another in recovery, demonstrating the power of community response to disaster.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the human side of natural disasters and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.