May 2010: Zeitoun - Dave Eggers

Zeitoun

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Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Vintage; 1 Reprint edition (June 15, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0307387941
ISBN-13: 978-0307387943

This month's book is topical nonfiction from acclaimed writer, David Eggars. The story gives new insight into the aftermath of hurricane Katrina through the eyes of Muslim American, Abdulrahmen Zeitoun. In the aftermath of the storm, Zeiton ignored orders to evacuate and used his small canoe to rescue trapped individuals and deliver supplies. In the days following his selfless acts of heroism, he was mistakenly arrested on suspicions of terrorism.