Haiti

In the fall of 2004, tropical storm Jean destroyed the city of Gonaives,initially killing over 3000 people, destroying more homes and property than this poverty-stricken community could afford. BEYOND THE MOUNTAINS is a man's anecdotal journey to Haiti in January of 2005. Traveling with Haitian American and a good friend, Antoine St. Louis, author Peter Solomon discovers adventure and humor while dealing with the despair and hope in the midst of a poor community recovering from the aftermath of a natural disaster. Only a short distance from the shores of the United States, this book recounts the author's struggles; trying to find a reason why he is called to witness in this hell on earth, a justification for leaving his wife and children in the States to face the unknown trials and life in Haiti, and a recount of his experiences in writing.