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Pub Date 27 Jan 2026 | Archive Date 25 Feb 2026


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Description

Remembering the Storm immerses readers in the rich history of Galveston, Texas, blending architectural beauty, the aftermath of the Civil War, and the devastating 1900 hurricane that nearly destroyed the city. Fans of Victorian-era history and those intrigued by the impact of natural disasters will find themselves drawn to this unforgettable narrative.

Nineteen-year-old Ellie McLean is determined to become a dedicated teacher in Galveston, with lofty goals of addressing racism and advancing women's rights. When she meets Jim on a train, their budding connection challenges her dreams in unexpected ways. But as the two grow closer, an impending storm—both literal and metaphorical—looms over the city. On the night of September 8, 1900, the Great Storm strikes, forever changing Ellie’s life and the lives of everyone she knows.

In the aftermath, Ellie faces not only the physical destruction of her city but also the internal struggles of discrimination, sexism, and her relationship with Jim. With courage and a fierce love for her city and its people, Ellie is forced to make life-altering decisions that will shape her future. Remembering the Storm is a powerful story of survival, resilience, and love amidst chaos.

Remembering the Storm immerses readers in the rich history of Galveston, Texas, blending architectural beauty, the aftermath of the Civil War, and the devastating 1900 hurricane that nearly destroyed...


A Note From the Publisher

Dr. Davila Hakemack is an educator and curriculum writer. She grew up in the Houston Heights with Mexican immigrant parents. Surviving prejudice, segregation, sexism, and child abuse, similar to the characters featured in her novel, her hope was to encourage others that following their dreams does not matter based on the color of their skin or where they are from. As a child, she wished to someday live in a mansion like the ones on Heights Boulevard, in Houston, or on Broadway in Galveston. She now resides in a home designed like an Irish castle in San Antonio, Texas, with her husband.

Dr. Davila Hakemack is an educator and curriculum writer. She grew up in the Houston Heights with Mexican immigrant parents. Surviving prejudice, segregation, sexism, and child abuse, similar to the...


Advance Praise

"All in all, if you want to understand what the Galveston Hurricane meant to the people who lived there, and how its effects lingered more than 70 years later, I would heartily recommend Lucy Davila Hakemack’s Remembering the Storm." – Readers' Favorite

"All in all, if you want to understand what the Galveston Hurricane meant to the people who lived there, and how its effects lingered more than 70 years later, I would heartily recommend Lucy Davila...


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EDITION Paperback
ISBN 9798891329812
PRICE $22.99 (USD)
PAGES 536

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