I did not really enjoy this book as much as I had hoped. I felt like it was quite drawn out. The earthquake and aftermath were devastating to this little island. It must be very hard to live unprotected in the middle of the ocean where you are subject to this type of struggle at any moment. Earthquakes, hurricanes, tsunamis... and to be in a place where you do not have supplies or money or sewage that is working or even a standing house... what a hardship.