Zeitoun 1st edition by Dave Eggers ISBN 0307387941 978-0307387943

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ISBN 10: 0307387941
ISBN 13:  978-0307387943
Author: Dave Eggers 

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.

Zeitoun 1st Table of contents:

• Prologue

  • Introduction to Abdulrahman Zeitoun’s story, setting the stage for his experiences during Hurricane Katrina.
  • A brief background on Zeitoun’s life in New Orleans and the significance of the event in his life.

• Chapter 1: Before the Storm

  • A look at Zeitoun’s life before the storm, detailing his work as a contractor and his role in the community.
  • His decision to stay behind in New Orleans while his family evacuated, and the reasoning behind his choice.

• Chapter 2: The Storm Arrives

  • The arrival of Hurricane Katrina and the immediate effects on New Orleans.
  • Zeitoun’s observations and actions as the storm ravages the city, with a focus on his resilience and determination.

• Chapter 3: Survival and the Flood

  • Zeitoun’s experiences in the flooded city, his efforts to help neighbors, and his navigation of the dangerous, water-filled streets.
  • The challenges of survival as the city loses electricity and order begins to break down.

• Chapter 4: A City in Chaos

  • The breakdown of law and order in New Orleans, with descriptions of the chaos that ensued after the hurricane.
  • Zeitoun’s continued efforts to provide aid and comfort to others amidst the turmoil.

• Chapter 5: The Arrest

  • Abdulrahman Zeitoun’s wrongful arrest by authorities as he attempts to help others in the aftermath of the storm.
  • The confusion and terror of being detained without explanation or proper legal process.

• Chapter 6: Detention and Injustice

  • Zeitoun’s time in jail, including the mistreatment he faced and the various bureaucratic obstacles that delayed his release.
  • The racial and cultural prejudice he faced in the aftermath of the storm, and the dehumanizing conditions in the detention centers.

• Chapter 7: The Struggle to Be Free

  • Zeitoun’s family’s efforts to secure his release and the fight to expose the injustice he faced.
  • The emotional and psychological toll of his wrongful imprisonment on him and his family.

• Chapter 8: The Aftermath

  • The process of rebuilding Zeitoun’s life after his release from jail.
  • Reflections on his experiences and the toll that the events of Hurricane Katrina and his arrest took on his family.

• Chapter 9: Searching for Answers

  • Zeitoun’s quest to understand why he was targeted and arrested, and the deeper implications of his treatment during and after the disaster.
  • Reflections on race, immigration, and the role of government in times of crisis.

• Conclusion: Reflections on the Story

  • A final reflection on Zeitoun’s journey from survivor to advocate.
  • The broader lessons learned from his experiences in the context of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and its national implications.

• Acknowledgments

  • Acknowledgments from the author to those who helped in the research and writing of the book.

• Notes

  • Additional notes and clarifications regarding the events depicted in the book.

• Index

  • Index of important people, events, and terms referenced in the book.

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