Sandy Rosenthal often gets compared to Erin Brockovich, and for a good reason. Both women, armed with no special skills or training, stood up against powerful forces and won. Their stories inspire countless others to stand up and make a difference. Sandy was fortunate not to lose her home or loved ones, which allowed her to closely follow the news and ask questions. She quickly learned that the levees, designed and built by the federal government, had failed due to cost-cutting measures by the Army Corps of Engineers. The more she probed, the more resistance she faced, which only confirmed she was on the right path. Her book delves into the details of this discovery. Sandy acknowledges that her activism put her in danger. She made a conscious decision to continue publicly stating the federal government's responsibility, despite the risks. She recounts being followed at every event she organized, with the Army Corps planting people to record and report back. Sandy's determination never wavered, even under surveillance. This week, you’ll learn how the government saving money led to the Katrina disaster, why Sandy second guessed her decision to take on the government and why Sandy compares many big energy companies to school yard bullies, LEARN MORE: >>https://www.wordswhisperedinwater.com NSLS MEMBERS ONLY: >>Listen to the bonus episode to learn how Sandy realized not to get upset when things don’t initially work out and the importance of taking the time for self-care despite stressful times. (https://thens.ls/3z3PlyG) Mentioned in this episode: Get 20% Off at the NSLS Shop Use code MONDAYS for 20% your entire purchase at shop.nsls.org NSLS Shop