In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, longtime New Orleans residents Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun are cast into an unthinkable struggle with forces beyond wind and water. In this startling and deeply humane work of nonfiction, readers will witness our country's worst natural disaster through new eyes, encountering all the hope and contradiction of a unique moment in American history.
Describes how Abdulrahman Zeitoun remained in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, his subsequent efforts to help other victims, his disappearance a week later, and the effect of these events on his wife Kathy and their children.
Zeitoun General
| ISBN | 9781934781630 |
| Fiction/Non-Fiction | Non-Fiction |
| Publisher | McSweeneys Books |
| Pages | 351 |
| List Price | $24.00 |
| Author | Eggers, Dave |
| Publication Date | 07/15/2009 |
| Release Status | In Print |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Measurements | Height: 9 Inches (US)Width: 6.5 Inches (US)Thickness: 1.25 Inches (US)Unit Weight: 1.22 Pounds (US) |
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, longtime New Orleans residents Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun are cast into an unthinkable struggle with forces beyond wind and water. In this startling and deeply humane work of nonfiction, readers will witness our country's worst natural disaster through new eyes, encountering all the hope and contradiction of a unique moment in American history.
Describes how Abdulrahman Zeitoun remained in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina, his subsequent efforts to help other victims, his disappearance a week later, and the effect of these events on his wife Kathy and their children.
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