Alexa desperately needed a vacation after the prolonged illness of her late husband. Against the wishes of her domineering daughter, she left San Antonio for a short visit to Galveston.
The trip turned into much more than a vacation for Alexa; it was a life changing experience. Although, Alexa had never been to Galveston, she felt at home there and eerily recognized many of the architectural features of the city. Continuous mysterious coincidences introduced Alexa to a connection to a spiritual being and caused her question the reality of her present life.
Daniel's mysterious deathbed wish, forced his daughter, Ruth, to embark on a perilous journey across Depression-era Texas. Ruth left a secure, but unhappy marriage and a life of poverty to face an even more uncertain future. As Ruth's destiny unfolded, she developed an inner strength and the ability to live a life on her own terms. She eventually found wealth, acceptance and love as a result of honoring her father's final wish.
The 1947 explosion in Texas City took everyone by surprise. Innocence was lost as an ordinary day turned tragic. Residents of this industrial Texas town were suddenly forced to fight for their lives as they were surrounded by death and destruction. Depths of depression and miracles of survival were witnessed as the lines between life and death were blurred.
The Palo Alto College Librarians are knowledgeable in assisting students with research on any subject. In addition, our librarians were specialized evidence in specific subjects. Ms. Schanzer's subjects are as follows:
Aging
Children's Literature Awards
Leisure Reading Literature
Orinthology
Young Adult Literature
