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UNTOLD: The New Orleans 9th Ward You Never Knew
Many books were written about Hurricane Katrina,
but very few focus on survivors from the devastated Lower 9th Ward of New
Orleans. "UNTOLD" is that book. It shares the compelling and revealing stories
of 16 Hurricane Katrina survivors ages 8 to 80.
Readers get a rare insightful glimpse into their lives before, during,
and after the storm through their timeless stories of hope, survival, and faith.
But that's not all. UNTOLD also fills in the missing pieces on how the
community developed and what life was like before Katrina. You not only read
these stories, you feel them, as UNTOLD brilliantly sheds light on a very dark
time in our nation's history. UNTOLD received film credit in two National
Geographic films on floods and disasters; was named Book of the Year by the Sankofa
Literary Society; and is written by a native of the Lower 9th Ward.
but very few focus on survivors from the devastated Lower 9th Ward of New
Orleans. "UNTOLD" is that book. It shares the compelling and revealing stories
of 16 Hurricane Katrina survivors ages 8 to 80.
Readers get a rare insightful glimpse into their lives before, during,
and after the storm through their timeless stories of hope, survival, and faith.
But that's not all. UNTOLD also fills in the missing pieces on how the
community developed and what life was like before Katrina. You not only read
these stories, you feel them, as UNTOLD brilliantly sheds light on a very dark
time in our nation's history. UNTOLD received film credit in two National
Geographic films on floods and disasters; was named Book of the Year by the Sankofa
Literary Society; and is written by a native of the Lower 9th Ward.
119 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 12, 2011
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September 1, 2020
Although saddened to read about these terrible experiences, I enjoyeed becoming enlightened by the knowledge about how this devastating experience affected people.. The world never knew, but for these survivors experiences brought to life. Thank you Lynette.
Although saddened about these terrible experiences during Katrina, I became enlightened by the knowledge regarding how these people survived. But for these books, who would ever know. I also became enlightened about the love and happiness within the people of the 9th Ward before Katrina. I can only imagine and wish my community had been the same. Thank you.
Although saddened about these terrible experiences during Katrina, I became enlightened by the knowledge regarding how these people survived. But for these books, who would ever know. I also became enlightened about the love and happiness within the people of the 9th Ward before Katrina. I can only imagine and wish my community had been the same. Thank you.
February 21, 2021
A Beautiful Invoking of a Past Heartbreak
Each story invoked a memory of the hardships I encountered during this chapter of my life. No one understands the 9th Ward like another from the 9th Ward. And all Amozion (pronounced - Am O Zion) members know, there’s a strong feeling of family and fellowship that permeates within that place, that binds us together like no other.
Each story invoked a memory of the hardships I encountered during this chapter of my life. No one understands the 9th Ward like another from the 9th Ward. And all Amozion (pronounced - Am O Zion) members know, there’s a strong feeling of family and fellowship that permeates within that place, that binds us together like no other.
September 19, 2016
Just ok
While this book gave us insight into the lives of several residents who lived in the lower ninth ward and their lives pre and post Katrina, I felt like there was more to tell. Especially since all we had were reports from the television during the coverage of the natural disaster, I didn't feel like this book did a whole lot in the way of balancing. Spike Lee did a fantastic job in his documentary of , "When the levees broke". You saw up close the devastation and despair of Lower Ninth Ward residents and what their community meant to them. But overall, I suppose I would recommend this book to others.
While this book gave us insight into the lives of several residents who lived in the lower ninth ward and their lives pre and post Katrina, I felt like there was more to tell. Especially since all we had were reports from the television during the coverage of the natural disaster, I didn't feel like this book did a whole lot in the way of balancing. Spike Lee did a fantastic job in his documentary of , "When the levees broke". You saw up close the devastation and despair of Lower Ninth Ward residents and what their community meant to them. But overall, I suppose I would recommend this book to others.
January 4, 2025
This book provided individual perspectives of residents.
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