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by Namrata Kohli (Author)
In Shaken. Not Broken: Surviving the Quake Within and Without, Namrata Kohli, affectionately called Nam, delivers a gripping memoir that captures the harrowing and life-altering experience of surviving Taiwan's most devastating earthquake in a quarter of a century. While on vacation with her husband in the breathtaking Taroko National Park, Nam's serene holiday quickly turned into a nightmare as the earth trembled violently, reducing the landscape to chaos and uncertainty.
Through vivid storytelling and raw emotion, Nam recounts the immediate aftermath of the quake - the fear, the confusion, and the desperate fight for survival. As she and her husband navigate the physical dangers and emotional turmoil, they find strength in each other and the unexpected kindness of strangers. Amidst the wreckage, Nam discovers the profound impact of community and the extraordinary resilience of the human spirit.
Shaken. Not Broken is more than a survival story; it is a testament to love, life, and the power of gratitude. Nam reflects on how the disaster shook not only the ground beneath her feet but also the foundations of her inner world, prompting a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Her memoir underscores the importance of holding on to hope and finding silver linings even in the darkest times.
