Joplin 5/22/11: Tragedy and Recovery in the Wake of an Epic Storm

Presented By
Eric Adler & Laura Bauer

On May 22, 2011, a massive EF-5 tornado devastated Joplin, Missouri, killing 159 people and injuring countless others.

Reporters Eric Adler and Laura Bauer of The Kansas City Star discuss Joplin 5:41, a new book chronicling the newspaper’s coverage of the devastating tornado.

The book celebrates the heroic efforts of Joplin residents and the thousands of volunteers who rushed to the scene to begin the healing. All royalties from sales of the book go to the Joplin Recovery Fund.

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Joplin 5/22/11: Tragedy and Recovery in the Wake of an Epic Storm

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