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Zeitoun

By Dave Eggers
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Zeitoun by Dave Eggers is a compelling true story about Abdulrahman Zeitoun, a Syrian-American living in New Orleans, who stays behind during Hurricane Katrina to protect his property and help those in need. As he navigates the devastation, what begins as an altruistic adventure takes an unexpected turn, highlighting issues of prejudice and the chaos that engulfed the city. This biography offers a gripping insight into individual heroism amidst disaster.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the resilience of the human spirit in the face of natural disasters and societal challenges. This gripping tale, set against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina, offers a captivating look at one man's quest for survival and justice, blending personal courage with timely social commentary.

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Zeitoun

In August 2005, as Hurricane Katrina blew in the city of New Orleans has been abandoned by most citizens. But resident Abdulrahman Zeitoun, though his wife and family had gone, refused to leave. For days he traversed an apocalyptic landscape of flooded streets by canoe. But eventually he came to the attention of those 'guarding' this drowned city.

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An urgent, timely and unforgettable true story of the horrors of post-Katrina New Orleans.

In August 2005, as Hurricane Katrina blew in, the city of New Orleans had been abandoned by most citizens. But resident Abdulrahman Zeitoun, though his wife and family had gone, refused to leave.

For days, he traversed an apocalyptic landscape of flooded streets by canoe. He protected neighbours' properties, fed trapped dogs and rescued survivors. But eventually he came to the attention of those 'guarding' this drowned city. Only then did Zeitoun's nightmare really begin.

Zeitoun is the powerful, ultimately uplifting true story of one man's courage when confronted with an awesome force of nature followed by more troubling human oppression.

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Zeitoun by Dave Eggers is widely acclaimed for its masterful storytelling and powerful narrative style, reminiscent of documentary fiction. Critics describe it as immensely readable and gripping, offering a shocking and terrifying glimpse into post-Katrina America. It's praised for its compelling true story that highlights the extraordinary experiences of a New Orleans hero.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141046815

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 368

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Biography & Memoir Dave Eggers Education & Reference Non-Fiction Penguin Books Politics & Current Affairs Science & Nature

About the Author

Dave Eggers was born in Boston in 1970. He is the author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, You Shall Know Our Velocity, The Unforbidden is Compulsory, How We Are Hungry, Short Short Stories, Teachers Have It Easy, Surviving Justice, What is the What, How the Water Feels to the Fishes, The Wild Things, Zeitoun, A Hologram for the King, The Circle and Your Fathers, Where Are They? And The Prophets, Do They Live Forever? A Hologram for the King and The Circle are both currently in production for major film adaptations. Dave Eggers is the founder of McSweeney's independent publishing house, the 826 National network, and the nonprofit organisation ScholarMatch. He lives in Northern California with his family and his next novel is forthcoming in 2016.

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