And Poison Fell From the Sky

MarieThérèse Martin is a registered nurse, originally from Rumford, Maine. She experienced a life clouded by toxic emissions and saw firsthand the effects of a paper mill town on her community. As a main character in Kerri Arsenault’s 2020 bestseller, Mill Town, Martin was instrumental in the exploration of the area’s toxins and disease, providing primary-source documents and stimulating conversations. Martin is the author of Le Visage de ma Grandmère, a mixed-genre look at Acadian history and cuisine. She now lives in Hartford, has three children and several grandchildren.

"And Poison Fell From the Sky should be required reading in Maine's high schools, both for the evils it describes and for the inspiration it imparts. This reader stands in awe of Martin's strength, perseverance, bravery, and honesty." —Chris Busby, The Mainer

"MarieThérèse Martin is a born Acadian storyteller, and like all well-told stories her crisply rendered narrative will grab and engage readers on that level alone. But beyond that, I recommend her book here for more compelling reasons. I can't think of a recent memoir that grapples with the issues it addresses in a more candid and courageous way." —Jim Bishop, Le Forum