The true story of a resilient circle of shrimp boat captains who faced and withstood the wreckage of Katrina but now find their courage tested by a greater threat: the disappearance of their livelihood and their centuries-old bayou culture.
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"Ken Wells' book about what happened to people in St Bernard during Hurricanne Katrina is amazing. The book tells the first hand account of several people who stayed in St. Bernard during the storm and lived to tell their stories. I will read this book again." — Myrn (5 out of 5 stars)
"Ken Wells' book about what happened to people in St Bernard during Hurricanne Katrina is amazing. The book tells the first hand account of several people who stayed in St. Bernard during the storm and lived to tell their stories. I will read this book again."
" This book was mesmerizing and heartbreaking. It shines a light on a Katrina story that was not focused on very much in the mainstream media. Anyone who is interested in the topic at all should read this book. "
" Outstanding research and writing about Hurricane Kristina and its impact on residents of St. Bernard Parish. A very personal look at some folks who lived and fished and cared for that part of South Louisiana. "
" This book was interesting and very informative. I am glad this reporter managed to get to the St. Bernard parish and tell the story of what happened during and after Katrina, or I guess we would never know. "
" A very interesting insight into a culture few understand and even fewer are aware of. A vanishing part of the american fabric "
" Revealing account of what went wrong before and after Katrina. "
" A true life account of Katrina and it's aftermath in St. Bernard Parish. Shocking tales told by a truly great writer. If you haven't read his fiction, you should. "
" I would have loved to read this book about the history of St. Bernard Parrish even before Katrina. Within the context of the storm, its heartbreaking. "
" Outstanding book about the unique culture in South Louisiana and its fight to stay alive. "
" Good read, this book really gives you a sense of what it must have been like to survive hurrican katrina. "
" This book blew me away--'though not literally, as happened to some of the people interviewed for this true account of hurricane Katrina in the parishes east of New Orleans. The story was gripping, moving, and informative. "
" This book is a little outdated already, but that's a good thing because it means recovery from Katrina has progressed since the date of publication. The things I enjoyed most about this book were the stories told by the St. Bernard residents of living thru the storm and its immediate aftermath. "
Ken Wells is a senior editor for Portfolio magazine. He spent many years as a senior writer and features editor for “Page One” of the Wall Street Journal. A Pulitzer Prize finalist, he grew up in the Cajun enclave of Bayou Black, Louisiana, and now lives with his family near Manhattan.
Chris Andrews is an audiobook narrator praised by AudioFile magazine for his versatile range and vocal skill.
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