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Strength. Perseverance. Optimism. Hope. Countless devastating stories came out of Hurricane Sandy, one of the worst ever to hit the Atlantic coast. The Category 1 disaster left millions of people without power, thousands of people without homes, and nearly 300 people dead. The mainstream media reported the tragedy, but it didn't stick around for the rebuilding. Comeback From Sandy tells the comeback stories of those who survived, overcame and helped others recover from Hurricane Sandy. This collection shares their incredible stories, including: Sarah, whose family was left homeless, but rebuilt with kindness from strangers Mark, whose beach club business was wiped out, but restored the club on a greater scale Bobby, who found 200-year-old trees in his pool, but helped others without electricity In the days and weeks following Hurricane Sandy, the East Coast witnessed tremendous acts of courage, hope, and community. It saw strangers helping strangers put their lives back together in the wake of destruction. And it saw victims of the storm come back stronger than ever before. Human beings are unbelievably resilient. In the aftermath of Sandy, people rebuilt their communities, with the assistance of family, friends, insurance, non-profits and sheer hard work. The stories in these pages will inspire hope in anyone who has suffered loss and seeks a comeback through the strength of the human spirit.

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