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Nine Lives is the story of New Orleans, its people, and its heart.
Dan Baum weaves the stories of nine different New Orleans citizens before and after Katrina throughout his tale of a city that is alive with energy and dripping with culture. This is a book about far more than the devastation of the storm. It captures New Orleans and its residents like no other book has been able to do. You will hear the trumpets blowing, taste the spice in the jambalaya, and smell the chicory in the coffee while ...more
Dan Baum weaves the stories of nine different New Orleans citizens before and after Katrina throughout his tale of a city that is alive with energy and dripping with culture. This is a book about far more than the devastation of the storm. It captures New Orleans and its residents like no other book has been able to do. You will hear the trumpets blowing, taste the spice in the jambalaya, and smell the chicory in the coffee while ...more
An intimate portrait of nine fascinating folks in New Orleans. After visiting the city earlier this year I have become, as many others before me, captivated by the magic, mystery, tragedy, triumph and all-around unique spirit of NOLA. This book is a great insight into that spirit and the detail in the reporting is meticulous. Definitely recommend!
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