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Queen of the Waves is a historical fiction novel that ties together the tales of two dramatic events that shaped the upper Texas Gulf Coast Galveston's Great Storm of 1900 and the "secret" hurricane that struck Galveston during WWII in 1943. Through the characters of Marie Covington and Woodrow Harris, the parallels drawn against the backdrop of two historical storms tell of a remarkable people. Where Marie faces the risk of losing everything in 1943, Woodrow is a man who has lost all a man can lose in 1900, but uses his painful story of survival to teach what it truly means to be resilient amid the storms of life.

Queen of the Waves Lisa Marie Bossier 9781475101751 Books

I've had this book for over 2 years since I first read it. The story stays in my memory bringing back the atmosphere of Galveston as a special place. I also enjoy recalling how touching is the author's story of the nice, ordinary couple's romance (ordinary but special, as all sweet couples are) and I've come back to this review in order to give it a mark of 5 stars rather than 4. Below is my origina review of about 2 years ago.

There is some excellent description in this book. The first brief chapter, which sets the stage, has two sentences that particularly re-awakened my memories of what Galveston was like when I visited it in the past. Being reminded of the seagulls floating "like kites" in the blue, and the "patrolling squadron" of pelicans, I thought, "That is JUST LIKE Galveston!" Throughout the book, I was pleasantly surprised by the author's gift for really imaginative metaphors that I thought were excellent and fresh. I found that I also enjoyed being able to identify with the two main characters' love stories and their tender longing thoughts and memories regarding their beloved partners. These stories express the heartfelt thoughts that many sweet lovers have felt throughout history, and possibly this book is most touching in the telling of the two love stories.

Woody's love story and life story is lived chiefly in memories set at the turn-of the century in Victorian Galveston. His memories include glimpses of the actual historical figure of Nicholas Clayton, the great architect of many of Galveston's most attractive buildings, some of which are gone now. The story shows what a kind man Clayton was, and how he was devoted to the orphans and Sisters of St. Mary's Orphanage. Woody's memories also depict encounters with the Sisters and Fr. Kirwin, and memories of the great, destructive Storm of 1900 and the clean-up afterwards. Much of the overall story recreated in the book is based on actual handed-down factual accounts, so it is valuable for the historical information it imparts.

Marie's love story takes place during WW II when Galveston is thought to be vulnerable to attack from the sea, and her husband is away being a soldier in the war. This period is the actual time in which the action of the book is set. Marie discovers an old section of cemetery overgrown with weeds and feels a compulsion to clean it up. She uncovers hidden graves that date from the Great Storm, and while she is at work at this task, she encounters the elderly Woody. As he gradually opens his memories to her over a period of growing acquaintance, he "uncovers" the time-setting of the Storm, too, and brings it to life for her even as the two of them weather a hurricane together.

All the characters in this book, except for momentary references to a few other townspeople, are devout Catholics. The story illustrates them as likable, lovable, good people with feeling hearts, and any reader could identify with them as fellow human beings. Since the book is being sold with proceeds going for the ongoing restoration in 2012 of St. Mary's Cathedral (after damage from the recently destructive Hurricane Ike in 2008), it seems appropriate enough that all the main characters in the book are Catholics. The title, QUEEN OF THE WAVES, refers to the statue of the Virgin Mary that was placed atop the cathedral under the direction of Nicholas Clayton. The statue is legendary for having stood secure and unmoved throughout the 1900 Storm while fallen buildings and destruction surrounded the cathedral all around. Given that the statue was free-standing, this was even more of a miracle.

No publisher is given for the book, so it must be self-created and self-published. I think the book design is noteworthy because it is so in keeping with the imagery of the GULF and the WAVES in the title. The entire book cover is grey and dark navy blue, and for me it evokes EXACTLY the colors and the foreboding atmosphere of an impending hurricane. The bold font type used inside the book for chapter headings is reminiscent of the curls of crested waves. On the back cover of the book is a small picture of the statue of Mary atop the cathedral, but it is indistinct and hardly identifiable. Actually it appears as if seen through rain, so that photo is hurricane-like too, as is the photo of "lowering waves" on the front cover. However, I think a larger, clear picture of the "Queen of the Waves" would have been a better choice.

Intwo or or three spots, there are one or two sentences with a little bit of odd grammar--maybe they are proofreading oversights. These don't detract from the over-all story which is interesting and readable and contains some outstandingly well-written passages.

The book is also valuable for the positive and inspiring message of faith that it offers from the mouths of the characters, especially Woody, but not in a preachy way. The message is about how persons have been able to carry on in the face of the tragedy of natural disaster and the challenges presented by great, overwhelming blows of painful circumstances encountered during life's passage. I think that some people who have just gone through losses of property or loved ones in hurricanes or other disasters could find some comfort, or perhaps release of grief, in reading this book.

Also, thinking about the image of how Marie felt a compulsion to clean up the cemetery and bring to light what years of overgrowth had hidden--which I thought was a really terrific and appropriate image to begin this book with--could really inspire readers to look for the hidden stories in their towns' histories or their family's history. Finding and honoring and compassionating the deeds and experiences of people from the past can bring healing to wounds of the past that lie buried but that are still aching and crying for attention in our surroundings or our families, or even in ourselves.

Selfless, hard-working labor and an instinctive LOVE brought order and beauty to the forgotten, weed-grown cemetery. And events in this story help bring healing and closure for Woody at the same time that Woody is able to bring comfort and friendship to Marie during her storm-struck experience.

Meditating on this fact-based memoir can inspire the reader to good things, maybe even useful services such as the author and her family have generously offered to their community.

Hopefully Queen of the Waves will garner a windfall of funds to repair the old, historical cathedral of Galveston. I visited it once and remember it as appearing homey and warm. It is small and pretty, but not a grandiose church. Many older American churches were smaller than today's.

Product details Paperback 182 pages Publisher CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (May 20, 2012) Language English ISBN-10 1475101759

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Queen of the Waves Lisa Marie Bossier 9781475101751 Books Reviews

I have read the book and even though some of it is fiction the historic facts are very accurate.I have studied the History of Galveston especially the role that St. Mary's Cathedral has played in the Catholic community of Galveston and the State of Texas. I remember the storm of 1943 where my Dad almost lost his life trying to save a couple of bushels of tomatoes that were in the garage. He was bringing them in the house when the slate roof came tumbling down on the stairs as he walked in the house. I guess that is why I liked the book so much because I could relate to the historic facts. The book is well written. At times I was in tears,the characters came to life and I relived my own experiences of 1943 and also the stories about the great storm of 1900. This book is a keeper.
I've had this book for over 2 years since I first read it. The story stays in my memory bringing back the atmosphere of Galveston as a special place. I also enjoy recalling how touching is the author's story of the nice, ordinary couple's romance (ordinary but special, as all sweet couples are) and I've come back to this review in order to give it a mark of 5 stars rather than 4. Below is my origina review of about 2 years ago.

There is some excellent description in this book. The first brief chapter, which sets the stage, has two sentences that particularly re-awakened my memories of what Galveston was like when I visited it in the past. Being reminded of the seagulls floating "like kites" in the blue, and the "patrolling squadron" of pelicans, I thought, "That is JUST LIKE Galveston!" Throughout the book, I was pleasantly surprised by the author's gift for really imaginative metaphors that I thought were excellent and fresh. I found that I also enjoyed being able to identify with the two main characters' love stories and their tender longing thoughts and memories regarding their beloved partners. These stories express the heartfelt thoughts that many sweet lovers have felt throughout history, and possibly this book is most touching in the telling of the two love stories.

Woody's love story and life story is lived chiefly in memories set at the turn-of the century in Victorian Galveston. His memories include glimpses of the actual historical figure of Nicholas Clayton, the great architect of many of Galveston's most attractive buildings, some of which are gone now. The story shows what a kind man Clayton was, and how he was devoted to the orphans and Sisters of St. Mary's Orphanage. Woody's memories also depict encounters with the Sisters and Fr. Kirwin, and memories of the great, destructive Storm of 1900 and the clean-up afterwards. Much of the overall story recreated in the book is based on actual handed-down factual accounts, so it is valuable for the historical information it imparts.

Marie's love story takes place during WW II when Galveston is thought to be vulnerable to attack from the sea, and her husband is away being a soldier in the war. This period is the actual time in which the action of the book is set. Marie discovers an old section of cemetery overgrown with weeds and feels a compulsion to clean it up. She uncovers hidden graves that date from the Great Storm, and while she is at work at this task, she encounters the elderly Woody. As he gradually opens his memories to her over a period of growing acquaintance, he "uncovers" the time-setting of the Storm, too, and brings it to life for her even as the two of them weather a hurricane together.

All the characters in this book, except for momentary references to a few other townspeople, are devout Catholics. The story illustrates them as likable, lovable, good people with feeling hearts, and any reader could identify with them as fellow human beings. Since the book is being sold with proceeds going for the ongoing restoration in 2012 of St. Mary's Cathedral (after damage from the recently destructive Hurricane Ike in 2008), it seems appropriate enough that all the main characters in the book are Catholics. The title, QUEEN OF THE WAVES, refers to the statue of the Virgin Mary that was placed atop the cathedral under the direction of Nicholas Clayton. The statue is legendary for having stood secure and unmoved throughout the 1900 Storm while fallen buildings and destruction surrounded the cathedral all around. Given that the statue was free-standing, this was even more of a miracle.

No publisher is given for the book, so it must be self-created and self-published. I think the book design is noteworthy because it is so in keeping with the imagery of the GULF and the WAVES in the title. The entire book cover is grey and dark navy blue, and for me it evokes EXACTLY the colors and the foreboding atmosphere of an impending hurricane. The bold font type used inside the book for chapter headings is reminiscent of the curls of crested waves. On the back cover of the book is a small picture of the statue of Mary atop the cathedral, but it is indistinct and hardly identifiable. Actually it appears as if seen through rain, so that photo is hurricane-like too, as is the photo of "lowering waves" on the front cover. However, I think a larger, clear picture of the "Queen of the Waves" would have been a better choice.

Intwo or or three spots, there are one or two sentences with a little bit of odd grammar--maybe they are proofreading oversights. These don't detract from the over-all story which is interesting and readable and contains some outstandingly well-written passages.

The book is also valuable for the positive and inspiring message of faith that it offers from the mouths of the characters, especially Woody, but not in a preachy way. The message is about how persons have been able to carry on in the face of the tragedy of natural disaster and the challenges presented by great, overwhelming blows of painful circumstances encountered during life's passage. I think that some people who have just gone through losses of property or loved ones in hurricanes or other disasters could find some comfort, or perhaps release of grief, in reading this book.

Also, thinking about the image of how Marie felt a compulsion to clean up the cemetery and bring to light what years of overgrowth had hidden--which I thought was a really terrific and appropriate image to begin this book with--could really inspire readers to look for the hidden stories in their towns' histories or their family's history. Finding and honoring and compassionating the deeds and experiences of people from the past can bring healing to wounds of the past that lie buried but that are still aching and crying for attention in our surroundings or our families, or even in ourselves.

Selfless, hard-working labor and an instinctive LOVE brought order and beauty to the forgotten, weed-grown cemetery. And events in this story help bring healing and closure for Woody at the same time that Woody is able to bring comfort and friendship to Marie during her storm-struck experience.

Meditating on this fact-based memoir can inspire the reader to good things, maybe even useful services such as the author and her family have generously offered to their community.

Hopefully Queen of the Waves will garner a windfall of funds to repair the old, historical cathedral of Galveston. I visited it once and remember it as appearing homey and warm. It is small and pretty, but not a grandiose church. Many older American churches were smaller than today's.