By Britni Virgil
Zeitoun is a non-fiction work, depicting the experiences of one family before, during and after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans.
The book follows Zeitoun, a Syrian immigrant who has made a life for himself in the States. He is a prosperous businessman who owns a painting company that is well known around the city. He and his wife, Kathy, proudly practice Islam and raise their 4 children to be kind, loving and honorable people.
When Hurricane Katrina threatened New Orleans, no one truly believed it would hit. Zeitoun had seen storm after storm come by and barely blow over a few trees. He was adamant about the fact that he would stay, regardless of the circumstances. As the news became more... More...
