I loved this ebook！ Most of the stories involve history facts and explanations but this provided actual quotes from the people who were there。 This， in my opinion， made it that much more real for the reader。 Yes， we know earthquakes happen but not how each has an impact on an individual person。 It makes you think if you were there at that time and day， where would you have been？ This book will have you standing there next to the person of that time and going through the emotions。 Split-second de I loved this ebook！ Most of the stories involve history facts and explanations but this provided actual quotes from the people who were there。 This， in my opinion， made it that much more real for the reader。 Yes， we know earthquakes happen but not how each has an impact on an individual person。 It makes you think if you were there at that time and day， where would you have been？ This book will have you standing there next to the person of that time and going through the emotions。 Split-second decisions that saved lives， other decisions that led to further disaster， and the help-lessness of many to control the fate of themselves or the city。 Overall， I loved this read and I am sure you will too！ 。。。more