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tizo's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
mzokiegolfer's review against another edition
4.0
This non-fiction book tells the story of nine individuals whose lives were affected by two of the worst hurricanes to hit the New Orleans area. From 1965 when Hurricane Betsy struck New Orleans until 2005 and the aftermath of Katrina, we are brought into the stresses and struggles they all faced. The author writes in a hopscotch manner from one individual to another which is a unique way to tell the story, somewhat in the way they must have felt as their lives were being uprooted.
I enjoyed the book very much and learned a lot about the area, Mardi Gras, the people and felt sickened by the response of our federal government and the abuses of the NOPD. Interesting read.
I enjoyed the book very much and learned a lot about the area, Mardi Gras, the people and felt sickened by the response of our federal government and the abuses of the NOPD. Interesting read.
lirewoodis's review against another edition
5.0
An excellent read that’s both beautiful and enraging. Baum collects the stories of New Orleans in a way that is both true to the form of the Big Easy and catalogs the injustices of Katrina. Highly recommend for anyone interested in gaining a unique perspective on NOLA pre-Katrina that puts the storm itself into a greater perspective.
susiegorden's review against another edition
5.0
Read this book if you want to know more about New Orleans, both before and after Katrina. Read this book if you don't. Read this book, period.
jessicalmsw's review against another edition
5.0
We all know what happened with Hurricane Katrina. This book tells the story of 9 people and their lives leading up to Katrina. Their stories are diverse, but all demonstrate a love for their city, along with a remarkable amount of resilience.
I think I was especially moved by this book as I see many similarities with my experience providing social work in Flint, MI. Both are cities that have dealt with high levels of corruption, crime, and preventable disasters. Both of their people were abandoned when they needed help the most. Despite this, both cities have people who continue to love and fight for their cities. This is what got me.
I think I was especially moved by this book as I see many similarities with my experience providing social work in Flint, MI. Both are cities that have dealt with high levels of corruption, crime, and preventable disasters. Both of their people were abandoned when they needed help the most. Despite this, both cities have people who continue to love and fight for their cities. This is what got me.
bibliobritt's review against another edition
5.0
One of the best nonfiction books I’ve ever read, and one of the best books ever written about New Orleans. This book reminds all New Orleanians why they stay, why they move back, or in my case, why they moved here and can’t imagine living anywhere else.
mrspdb's review against another edition
5.0
This is a book that makes me happy to be a slow reader - I just strolled through it and could soak up the atmosphere of New Orleans. However, that made reading about Katrina that much more devastating. An amazing read.