EVACUATED!: Living on Indonesia's Most Active Volcano

by Kate Benzin

Mt. Merapi - the most active volcano in Indonesia - killer or giver of life?

Kate and Rudy woke up in the middle of the night with a killer volcano giving the performance of a lifetime less than 9 miles from the house/office that they share. They lived in a safe zone, but this time even the safe zone was at risk.

Mt. Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, recently had the largest eruption since 1872, killing over 300 people. Kate and Rudy tell you the true story of their harrowing experience during this dramatic time.

Click the 'Buy' button and read about their frightening experience with the volcanic ash and trying to get away from the eruption only to discover they were in a

126 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 21, 2013

About the author

Kate Benzin is a seasoned traveler and tour director who has lived in Indonesia for most of the past 30 years. Indonesia became her home when she took a 3-month work assignment to train Indonesians on word processing equipment, and she fell in love with living her life as an adventure in Indonesia. After working as a tour director for the past 15 years in many countries of the world, she now spends most of her time writing in her home/office which she shares with her three dogs.

Reviews

[Carrie Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the personal point of view.

[Tiffany Tinkham · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to say that this book was interesting. I read it in about an hour to hour half. It was a quick read.

The thought of people living that close to a active volcano and then loosing everything makes you wonder how sane they are. But it's their way of life. I would recommend this to anyone who likes true stories.

[Susie Davi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

This is a well written and interesting book. When I finished reading it I wished it had been. I bet the authors barely touched on the people and events. I think anyone who is interested in the affects of natural disasters and in the determination and resilience of people who are affected by them. Also interesting is how people their own lives to help others.

[Evelyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

First hand accounts of the eruption of Mt. Merapi in 2010 in Indonesia. I was struck by how the government and infrastructure was so much better prepared and responded to this disaster compared to some of the other disasters in third world countries in recent years.

[Gail · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book very interesting. It gave many facts about volcanoes Also it told the author's story of living through devastating eruption. It is a very well written story. I usually read mysteries and thrillers but thoroughly enjoyed this book.

[Patricia Ibarra · Rating 3 out of 5]

A true story when Mr. Merapi wakes up in Indonesia and leaves devastation along its path. A couple living in that place are fortunate to save their lives. Narration of their experience.

[Jeanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

An interesting story about a couple who have to escape when Mt. Merapi erupts.

[Theresa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good story but it didn't capture my attention the whole time while reading it. I guess I was expecting more action to happen.

[Alison]

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