The ceremony was fitting and included a moments silence in memory of lives lost 2 years ago.
A copy of the book was donated to the following people:-
• Nelson Memorial Public Library
• Salelologa Public Library
• Atua Farmer’s District Library
• Clea’s Library at Lalomanu Primary School
• Poutasi Secondary School
• Saleapaga Primary School
• The Reverend Lotu Uele
• The NZ High Commissioner – Nick Hurley
Tili Afamasaga was our keynote speaker and commented on the UNESCO International Tsunami Survey Team, that Jackie, Walter and I were a part of, explaining its formation and the research report presented to the Goverment. She also made brief comments on the book saying that “it includes lessons and what can be learnt from the disaster. It includes basic information about Earthquakes and Tsunamis and combines scientific information with the experiences of the survivors. It is written in simple and informative language, using photographs, graphic illustrations, simple maps, iconic images and the voices of survivors in brief but startling excerpts. Every reader young or old whether in or out of school should find useful information in this book.”
Books are available for purchase through Read Pacific Ltd or by email to our publishers in New Zealand or through the following bookshops in Samoa - Samoa Stationery and Books, Business Systems, MaxKar and Plantation House.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended our launch today especially our friends who came to show their support and to the schools from the South Coast who came over. We are very pleased to be able to present this information for the people of Samoa.
A USP Colleague reading the book and Jackie and I autographing copies.
In central downtown Apia the MaxKar bookshop has it's windows plastered in a book cover display!
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