Author: Chitra Divakaruni
Nominated by: Ann Dozier
Fiction
A diverse group of people are trapped in the basement of a San Francisco building after an earthquake. While waiting for rescue or death, they decide to pass the time by each telling the story of 'one amazing thing' that has happened in their life. As the building crumbles around them, the group tells stories of life-changing moments.
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