Zeitoun

By Dave Eggers

A man faces unexpected peril in post-Katrina New Orleans.

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325 pages· 87,287 words

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In the chaos of Hurricane Katrina, Abdulrahman Zeitoun stays behind in New Orleans to protect his home and help others. As he navigates the flooded streets by canoe, his acts of kindness turn into a nightmare when he's unexpectedly arrested. Caught in a web of misunderstanding and fear, Zeitoun's story reveals the harsh realities of a nation grappling with disaster and prejudice. Will he find justice amidst the turmoil, or will the storm's aftermath prove more devastating than the hurricane itself?

From the publisher

NATIONAL BESTSELLER - From the bestselling author of The Circle - The true story of one family, caught between America’s two biggest policy disasters: the war on terror and the response to Hurricane Katrina. “Eggers’ tone is pitch-perfect–suspense blended with just enough information to stoke reader outrage and what is likely to be a typical response: How could this happen in America? … It’s the stuff of great narrative nonfiction.” –The New York Times Book Review Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun run a house-painting business in New Orleans. In August of 2005, as Hurricane Katrina approaches, Kathy evacuates with their four young children, leaving Zeitoun to watch over the business. In the days following the storm he travels the city by canoe, feeding abandoned animals and helping elderly neighbors. Then, on September 6th, police officers armed with M-16s arrest Zeitoun in his home. Told with eloquence and compassion, Zeitoun is a riveting account of one family’s unthinkable struggle with forces beyond wind and water.

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