Under the Rubble

WHEN THE GROUND BENEATH YOUR FEET GIVES WAY, ONLY ONE FOUNDATION REMAINS.
On January 12, 2010, a catastrophic 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti, flattening cities, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives, and shattering an entire nation in a matter of seconds. In that terrifying instant, Jean Patrick and Barb Lataillade were thrust into an unimaginable crucible of devastation, chaos, and survival.
Trapped amidst the choking concrete dust, screaming aftershocks, and the overwhelming silence of sudden ruin, they watched every earthly certainty vanish before their eyes. Yet in the literal and emotional wreckage of Port-au-Prince, they discovered a reality far stronger than collapsing walls: the unshakeable faithfulness of God.
Under the Rubble is an unflinching, deeply moving firsthand account of survival, rescue, and enduring faith in the wake of one of modern historys deadliest natural disasters. Written from the unique vantage point of ministry leaders serving on the ground, this expanded edition traces the full trajectory of catastrophe—from the terrifying seconds of the collapse and the desperate search for survivors to the complex, grueling road of rebuilding lives, families, and community in the aftermath.
Inside this gripping narrative, you will discover:
The Anatomy of Disaster: A visceral, moment-by-moment chronicle of the earthquake and the immediate struggle to survive in the dust and darkness.
Miracles in the Midst of Ruin: How divine providence orchestrated unexplainable rescues, timely provisions, and protection when all public infrastructure failed.
The Reality of Trauma and Loss: An honest, unvarnished look at the emotional, psychological, and spiritual weight borne by survivors and caregivers alike.
Faith Put to the Ultimate Test: Practical, biblical reflections on how to cling to Christ when every visible sign of security is stripped away.
Hope Rebuilt from Ashes: The ongoing story of resilience, ministry outreach, and how God continues to breathe life and redemption into broken places.
Raw, poignant, and saturated with gospel hope, Under the Rubble is more than a historical memoir—it is a lifeline for anyone walking through the unexpected wreckage of their own personal crises. It stands as an enduring monument to the truth that no matter how deep the rubble around you may seem, you are never beyond the reach of divine mercy, and your life is never outside the sovereign grip of God.