Elizabeth Webster Books

As one of the oldest Presbyterian churches in Pennsylvania, the First Presbyterian Church of Mauch Chunk has a rich history. This book details its founding and its evolution over the course of sixty years, highlighting the individuals who shaped it into the beloved institution it is today.

On March 22, 1990, local fishermen Hokey Hokanson and his teenage son, Billy, set sail for Cape Cod in the Sol e Mar." When disaster struck three days later, Billy transmitted a brief, heavily garbled radio distress call. A hoax call immediately followed Billy's cry for help, and believing that the two were connected, the U.S. Coast Guard did not launch rescue units for several days. The Hokansons' deaths prompted a new anti-hoax law and changed United States Coast Guard search and rescue procedures. Historian Captain W. Russ Webster, U.S. Coast Guard (Ret.), and journalist Elizabeth B. Webster chronicle the fascinating story of the "Sol e Mar" and its crew and explain the psychology of hoax callers and Coast Guard technological advancements since the tragedy."

The narrative follows three friends as they embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring their identities and the complexities of their relationships. As they confront personal challenges and societal expectations, they learn to embrace their authentic selves, leading to moments of growth and empowerment. Kirkus Reviews highlights the engaging and compelling nature of the story, making it a captivating read about friendship and self-acceptance.

Als seine Mutter bei einem Hausbrand ums Leben kommt, fällt Matthew (15) in eine schwere Depression. Erst die Freundschaft mit einem Delphin hilft ihm darüber hinweg.

Reader's Digest Im Schatten Der Gotter; Funf Minuten Verspatung; Mutter Macht Geschichten; Zerreissprobe