National Network for Equitable Library Service

Nine people get trapped in the basement of an Indian consulate after an earthquake hits their American city. Emotions run high as the building begins to flood and the chance of survival dwindles. In oder to set their minds at ease, one of the nine suggest they each tell a personal story--one amazing thing that the have never shared before. One by one, the characters reveal remarkable experiences--involving love, family, war, and self-discovery--that helped shape their lives.