Webb City, Missouri, Author Publishes New Book

"5/22: Stories of Survival, Stories of Faith", a new book by Scotty Rae Hettinger, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc.

At 5:41 P.M. on May 22, 2011, an EF5 tornado hit Joplin, Missouri. It was a huge twister that destroyed miles of properties down its path, leaving houses, businesses, crops, and everything it hit devastated, in rubble. Then as if it had been forever, the forty-five-second catastrophe left 161 deaths, injuries and disbelief, and stories of survival … stories of faith.

Scott Hettinger's interviews with many survivors provides a real picture of what that afternoon was like, in multiple points of view. Some were in their homes doing chores, some attending graduation, some shopping, while others stayed with their families for barbecue and such. But there were dark clouds over Joplin, strong winds, purple lightning … and everything was okay. Then the tornado sirens went off.

"5/22: Stories of Survival, Stories of Faith" provides powerful examples of how powerful God's hands are in times of need.

About the Author:
Scotty Rae Hettinger received his B.A. in Psychology and BSE in Sec. Social Studies from Missouri Southern State College in 1996, and he received his MS in Secondary School Administration from Pittsburg State University in 2001. He and his wife, Barbara, have three children.

"5/22: Stories of Survival, Stories of Faith" is a 454-page paperback with a retail price of $31.00. The ISBN is 978-1-4349-2832-0. It was published by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For more information, or to request a review copy, please go to our virtual pressroom at www.dorrancepressroom.com or our online bookstore at www.dorrancebookstore.com.