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“I heard someone say, ‘Wow!’ And someone else exclaimed, ‘Look at that!’ I had my back to the crater. I turned around. The moment I saw it, I knew what was happening. The island was erupting. On 9 December 2019, Kelsey Waghorn survived the Whakaari/White Island volcanic eruption, an event that changed her life forever. Kelsey shares her story: from life-threatening burns and years of physical rehabilitation to the invisible battle with trauma and PTSD. Written with honesty, strength and unexpected warmth, this powerful memoir explores what it really means to survive and how to rebuild when everything you once knew is gone. This is a story of resilience, perseverance and hope. A moving reminder of the human capacity to endure, heal and find purpose again, even after unimaginable trauma. 👉 Order a copy of Surviving White Island now at The Nile.