Zeitoun
A gripping exploration of identity and belonging, Zeitoun follows a young man navigating cultural clashes in New York, blending humor with sharp social commentary to reveal the complexities of modern life.
Vintage (9780307387943) - Pages: 337 - Price: 16.95 - Product dimensions: 0.8 H x 7.9 L x 5.2 W - June 2010 - Vintage
Abdulrahman and Kathy Zeitoun run a housepainting 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 M16s 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.
A Chicago Tribune Favorite Nonfiction Book of the Year.
A gripping exploration of identity and belonging, Zeitoun follows a young man navigating cultural clashes in New York, blending humor with sharp social commentary to reveal the complexities of modern life.