Literary response #1

Zeitoun is a book by Dave Eggers which is a true story about a Muslim family during hurricane Katrina. Abdulrahman Zeitoun is a man of strong Muslim faith who owns a painting and carpentering business with his wife Kathy. Zeitoun moved from Syria to New Orleans. Kathy and their children pack up and evacuate during hurricane Katrina but Zeitoun stays to watch over his business and properties. Kathy and the 4 kids evacuate to baton rouge. This is a story of a Muslim man living in new Orleans who struggles on his own during hurricane Katrina.