Bad Friday Book

Bad Friday: The Great and Terrible 1964 Alaska Earthquake

On March 27, 1964, Alaska was shaken by the most powerful earthquake ever recorded in North America — a 9.2 magnitude disaster that forever changed the state.

In Bad Friday, journalist Lew Freedman delivers a riveting account of that day and its aftermath, capturing the chaos, courage, and resilience that defined Alaskans during one of the most devastating natural events in American history. Drawing from survivor stories, eyewitness accounts, and historical records, Freedman brings to life the human experience behind the seismic destruction — the terror, the heroism, and the long road to recovery.

Details:

• Author: Lew Freedman

• Paperback – 50th Anniversary Edition
  

• Historical nonfiction focused on the 1964 Alaska earthquake

• Includes first-hand accounts and historical photographs

• Ideal for readers interested in Alaskan history, geology, and real-life survival stories

A powerful and deeply human look at how Alaska faced its darkest day — and emerged stronger.