This is an updated version of the 2011 release of author Teri-Anne’s book Conflagration. It is written in a familiar. Conversational style of writing about a world that is both foreign and familiar. As a Wyoming native moved to Guam from her husband's military assignment, she navigates her new surroundings with a curiosity and resilience that is admirable and relatable. I haven’t experienced anything like this but I could really identify with the emotion of her experience.
The book is a mix of Anne’s experiences and anecdotes, as well as history and culture of the place as well. Teri-Anne's portrayal of Guam is vivid and her words about the island and the locals are visually very descriptive. I was moved by the way she captures the nuances of her interactions with the locals, anecdotally offering a glimpse into the dynamics of a community that is as diverse but that is also tight-knit.
In the end I found Conflagration to be an insightful and warm read. It's a story about finding home in the most unexpected of places. I found it to be a deeply moving and insightful read. ( )