Zeitoun Book Reviews

AUTHOR
Dave Eggers
SCORE
4
TOTAL RATINGS
605

Zeitoun by Dave Eggers Book Summary

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.

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Book Name Zeitoun
Genre Biographies & Memoirs
Published
Language English
E-Book Size 7.99 MB

Zeitoun (Dave Eggers) Book Reviews 2024

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Zeitoun. This book is profound in so many ways. For me, the two most important things it raises are the very clear illustration of the two sides of the human character. Zeitoun is clearly a hard working, honest and good man, who wanted nothing other than to make a positive contribution to his family, friends and community and (equally as pleasing from a personal standpoint) their dogs. The authorities were faced with a disaster of unseen proportions and in trying to do their best to deal with it, let lapse some of the standards that this country so proudly stands for. Given the sense of insecurity that many people felt at the time about people from other parts of the world, maybe this is understandable, but not as easily forgiven. Sometimes we are too quick to jump to conclusions and assume everyone is not to be trusted. I congratulate all those who helped bring this book to life, it is very thought provoking. I also give credit to this country, that it can be published. There are too many countries in this small world where such acts are not permitted.

Cloying. A typical please make this a movie so I can reap the benefits style. To me a its a story about oh me the victim despite my incredibly stupid and misguided errors in judgement. The lack of family concerns in order to guard moneyed assets is unmistakeable. At the end of the book it tells how Zeitoun bought neighboring properties at half their value thus demonstrating his endless money minded ways without consideration of the loss his so called neighbors took. He is an opportunist who demonstrated no giving back to the community he continued to reap huge profits from. This is a story of greed not heroism

Great story. Courageous tale providing a different perspective on Katrina.

Uplifting and Inspirational. I was expecting something a bit different, but this book is wonderfully written and the content exceptional. What a testament to the spirit and courage of those who stayed behind during Hurricane Katrina and helped those in need. A definite read!

Cece. Zeitoun is a heart-wrenching great book. A testament to faith and courage.

Eye opener. What an amazing story! It is unbelievable that this could happen in the United States of America. I admire the courage and dignity of Zeitoun and wish he and his family all the best.

Book. Awesome!

And you think you have problems!. This is one of those true stories everyone should read.

Heart Wrenching, But a Must Read. This terrifying story is just a small part of the unknown that goes on in the American system. We claim to be a first world country, but treat non-whites like 2nd class citizens. You may cry but you will feel a sense of purpose at the end. Go out and create change so another story like this is not a reality.

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Summary of Zeitoun by Dave Eggers

The Zeitoun book written by Dave Eggers was published on 15 June 2010, Tuesday in the Biographies & Memoirs category. A total of 605 readers of the book gave the book 4 points out of 5.

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