The Mercy of the Sky: The Story of a Tornado by Holly Bailey

The Mercy of the Sky: The Story of a Tornado

Holly Bailey

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The Mercy of the Sky: The Story of a Tornado is ideal for readers drawn to deeply human narratives that intertwine personal resilience with the raw power of nature, blending meticulous historical detail with emotional reflection.

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The Mercy of the Sky is the harrowing inside account of Oklahoma's deadliest tornado, penned by a local writer who became a national correspondent.Oklahomans have long been known for their fatalism and grit, but even old-timers are troubled by the...

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4.0
based on 119 reviews

Moods

informative: 72%

tense: 61%

emotional: 55%

sad: 55%

challenging: 38%

dark: 38%

reflective: 27%

hopeful: 16%

adventurous: 11%

inspiring: 11%


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94% of readers chose medium
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