Almost 7;000 fans eagerly packed into the Ringling Brothers big top on July 6; 1944. With a single careless act; an afternoon at the "Greatest Show on Earth" quickly became one of terror and tragedy as the paraffin-coated circus tent caught fire. Panicked crowds rushed for the few exits; but in minutes; the tent collapsed on those still struggling to escape below. A total of 168 lives were lost; many of them children; with many more injured and forever scarred by the events. Hartford and the surrounding communities reeled in the aftermath as investigators searched for the source of the fire and the responsible parties. Through firsthand accounts; interviews with survivors and a gripping collection of vintage photographs; author Michael Skidgell attempts to make sense of one of Hartfords worst tragedies.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I bought this for work per my boss request. ...By Carol RiceI bought this for work per my boss request. I have a masters degree in art therapy and have been practicing for 6 years. This book at this point for me is only a review of everything I studied and wrote papers on and discussed at length while in school. I think this book is appropriate as an art therapy textbook or for new practitioners or those who are unfamiliar with this style of art therapy.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Essential reading for Art TherapistBy Judy LiebowitzThe highest compliment I can give an author is to say I wish could write the same way as they do. Her style is clear; simple and unpretentious; and yet expresses the power of her thoughts ; feelings and beliefs.I bought this book in order to research this field and was very happy with it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I use this book as a text in our first ...By Shelly GPI use this book as a text in our first year course on techniques because it provides a complex; yet very engaging and accessible image of practice in art therapy. Every fall I feel so grateful that Cathy did the hard work of bringing this image to life for those in and outside of our professional field. It helps my students think about our work at a higher level of critical understanding and helps them develop into well acclimated art therapists.
