During February 1952, a storm system moved into the New England area of the United States. This system dropped between 12 and 30 inches of snow, depending on the location. Strong winds caused major issues at sea, with several fatalities being fishermen or those on tanker ships. (The movie The Finest Hours is about this weather event.) Hundreds of people were stranded on roadways, went without power, and some without heat. It is estimated that around 40 people died as a result of this storm.

This book featured personal memories and statements of those who lived through this storm, as well as information about many of the lives lost. This book was well- researched and highly descriptive. It was around four hours to listen to on Audible, and is less that 300 pages for those interested in a physical copy.