"Early on the morning of 4th September 2010, a series of seismic events began to unfold in Christchurch, New Zealand. They would eventually take 182 lives and directly affect hundreds of thousands of men, women and children. Magnitude 7.1 & 6.3 is a compilation of stories from over 40 preschoolers, teenagers, families, and retirees. They tell of the impact of ongoing earthquakes and aftershocks, the emotional and physical toll they exacted, and their hope for a new Christchurch. Each story reflects the incredible resilience the people of Canterbury have shown throughout this devastating time. Some are poignant, some humorous, some shocking and some sad. All are from the heart and deserve to be heard."--Publisher's description.