Shaking In The Forest

Finding Light in the Darkness

Lori R Hodges

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Koehler Books
16 July 2024

Social impact of disasters; Accident & emergency medicine; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

What do you do when faced with trauma? Shaking in the Forest opens with a plane crash and ends with a life-threatening illness. At the age of twenty-five, Lori Hodges chose to make a career helping people during the worst days of their lives. She has spent the last thirty years in emergency services-first as a firefighter and paramedic and later as an emergency manager, helping to coordinate the response and recovery to disasters. It is through this work that she has come to see the beauty in tragedy.

The most difficult times often teach us the greatest lessons, and our connections to others give us the power to face the unknown. It is through these relationships - whether brief or long-lasting - that we are able to step forward confidently into a new day. Bridging the lessons Lori learned as a paramedic with her own personal trauma, Shaking in the Forest brings light to the darkness to help each of us find a way to thrive even during our most difficult days.

By: Lori R Hodges
Imprint: Koehler Books
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 290g
ISBN: 9798888244005
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 16 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lori Hodges began her career as a firefighter and a paramedic and later worked at both the local and state levels in emergency management. She holds a bachelor's degree in emergency management and planning, a master's degree in security studies, a master's degree in political science and public policy, and is completing a PhD in business strategy and innovation. Lori has published multiple articles in industry journals and magazines on emergency management, leadership, chaos theory, and lessons learned from disaster. She is also the author of the historical fiction novel Sweet Twisted Pine, an award finalist in Western fiction.

Reviews for Shaking In The Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness

"""The author, a self-described systems thinker and student of chaos theory, shares her thoughts on her lifetime of work in emergency services. Reading Shaking in the Forest is like starting an internet search and creating multiple open tabs-it's all interesting and it's all connected in an overarching way to the unifying theme of how seeing the worst of life opens our eyes to what is best and beautiful."" -Jennifer E. Hassel, author of Badass Grief ""Lori Hodges immediately captivates readers from the start of Shaking in the Forest. She quietly lets the audience into her raw, personal stories and reflections, resulting in unpredictable experiences we can all learn from. Lori's resilience in every aspect of her life-from personal challenges and struggles to her time as a firefighter, paramedic, and emergency manager-is not only inspirational but gripping and moving, showing her heartfelt passion for helping others. She shares the good, the bad, and the chaos. Her 'fight or flee' mentality stirs many human emotions and has not stopped Lori from looking ahead with a positive attitude. The life lessons spotlighted throughout the book are extraordinary."" -Letitia (Tish) E. Hart, deacon, and author of Reach Out with Acts of Kindness: A Guide to Helping Others in Crisis ""I truly connected with this well-told story. The EMS-specific portions are not overly long and are perfect for both those in the emergency services and lay people as well. This is a book for people searching for clarity in their lives, no matter their life experience. It's a brilliant text to help a reader find an ah-ha moment."" -Charles Lopez, firefighter and EMS responder ""Shaking in the Forest is funny at times, sad at other times, and will cause readers to reflect on their own lives, which I think is outstanding. Lori discusses real life tragedies in both a critical dark side but also with the real human side and includes humor as needed."" -Mike Gavin, Battalion Chief and Emergency Manager (Retired), Poudre Fire Authority"