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Zeitoun

Pages
352
Published
2009
Language
English

Synopsis

This true story follows Abdulrahman Zeitoun, a Syrian-American painting business owner in New Orleans. When Hurricane Katrina hits, he stays behind to protect his home and business, only to be arrested by police in the aftermath. The book details his family's struggle against overwhelming forces, both natural and man-made.

How it reads

Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
ViolenceGun ViolenceTrauma

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