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mrssegallsays t1_j8ntar1 wrote

My house flooded in a landmark storm. After being forced to evacuate we came back to our house a few days later and sitting outside our front door was a book titled “Anything Can Happen” it’s a vintage 1940’s copy. I’ve never even heard of this book. So I dried it out, and framed it and it’s the first piece of artwork you see when you walk into my house now.

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WendellSanders01 OP t1_j8qvds0 wrote

That's so interesting, what an amazing contrast. I found some information for this book you're referring to. Back then it was reviewed by a writer for the New York Times who wrote, "It is a book that bubbles with laughter and high spirits, that glows with gentleness and affection, that sings with joy in life itself." What incredible luck. I'm surprised you were able to dry it out, was it a paperback or hardback? Sounds like it was something that cheered you up either way.

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mrssegallsays t1_j8tx3ur wrote

Well because we flooded we had dehumidifiers all over our house to remove moisture so I set it out in our house near one to dry out. Once it was dry I compressed it under something heavy to help it lie flat. It’s a linen bound hardback? Maybe not linen exactly but some sort of fabric hard cover?

We took it as a sign, because we were obviously devastated that we lost everything, so for that to be laying there clean and it such good condition was crazy.

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WendellSanders01 OP t1_j8vf51x wrote

Oh yes, I've heard that helps, keeping it under something heavy. A few years ago I got stuck in a rain storm and I had a book of poetry with me, I tried to dry it out as best as I could without really knowing what I was doing. Unfortunately the pages have a rippled texture now. Anyway, such a great story how you found that book.

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mrssegallsays t1_j8wn9x7 wrote

Oh what a bummer. I think the dehumidifier made a big difference. Thanks!

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