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5.0
A remarkable first hand account of life in post-Katrina New Orleans.
In '1 Dead in Attic,' author Chris Rose has collected and arranged a series of his post-Katrina news articles into a truly telling book. Througout the carefully shaped chapter, Rose presents not only the many sides of life in the Big Easy but bares his own soul in doing so.
One review of this book that I came across mentioned something about New Orleans being one of those few cities that people really feel a true connection too and I couldn't agree more. The short time I spent living in New Orleans (and believe me, I plan to again return someday for hopefully a much longer time) made such an impact in my life that I will certainly never (or hopefully will not) forget a moment of it.
From the self prescribed medicinal music of ReBirth Brass Brand on Tuesday night at the Maple Leaf to cruising Lakeview and N.O.East with first time visitors, just to sort of keep 'em honest, Chris Rose captures the true spirit of what it means to 'Be a New Orleanian.' His personal and provocative accounts are not only a pleasure to read but induce a sort of jealously for a narrative style I could only dream of producing.
This is a wonderful read for anyone who asks the questions 'How is New Orleans doing?' or perhaps more so for those who know the answer, because they have lived there, and just need a reminder.
As a close friend recently noted that New Orleans almost always has been and always will be rebuilding. . .I just pray that 'always' is longer than many people predict.
If you've been, you know. If you haven't, go, otherwise, you just can't ever really understand. . .
In '1 Dead in Attic,' author Chris Rose has collected and arranged a series of his post-Katrina news articles into a truly telling book. Througout the carefully shaped chapter, Rose presents not only the many sides of life in the Big Easy but bares his own soul in doing so.
One review of this book that I came across mentioned something about New Orleans being one of those few cities that people really feel a true connection too and I couldn't agree more. The short time I spent living in New Orleans (and believe me, I plan to again return someday for hopefully a much longer time) made such an impact in my life that I will certainly never (or hopefully will not) forget a moment of it.
From the self prescribed medicinal music of ReBirth Brass Brand on Tuesday night at the Maple Leaf to cruising Lakeview and N.O.East with first time visitors, just to sort of keep 'em honest, Chris Rose captures the true spirit of what it means to 'Be a New Orleanian.' His personal and provocative accounts are not only a pleasure to read but induce a sort of jealously for a narrative style I could only dream of producing.
This is a wonderful read for anyone who asks the questions 'How is New Orleans doing?' or perhaps more so for those who know the answer, because they have lived there, and just need a reminder.
As a close friend recently noted that New Orleans almost always has been and always will be rebuilding. . .I just pray that 'always' is longer than many people predict.
If you've been, you know. If you haven't, go, otherwise, you just can't ever really understand. . .
grandmama61's review against another edition
5.0
Chris Rose is
Amazing! I always loved his columns, and he did a great job covering the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the rebuilding of New Orleans. A must read!
Amazing! I always loved his columns, and he did a great job covering the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and the rebuilding of New Orleans. A must read!
erinjp123's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this book. It was from a viewpoint of a New Orleanian, one who just wanted his life back. He was mad, but it wasn't the pure rage you see against FEMA or the like, somebody that just missed their home. I though Rose did an excellent job bringing somebody who has never seen a hurricane or been to new orleans into his life, showing the random american what it was like for regular people in the wake of a disaster.
bookgirl1209's review against another edition
4.0
Well before Katrina roared through New Orleans I had planned a trip there with friends. Tickets were bought, reservations were made. And then the deluge.
Our stay was scheduled for 7 months after the hurricane. So many people asked if we were still going and each time we responded yes. We would go, make the best of it, spend as much money as we could - our way of helping.
I am so incredibly glad I went. They say there are three cities in the U.S that the residents truly love. San Francisco, New York and New Orleans. I can entirely believe that because I so fell in love on that trip. The history, the fun, the excitement, the people...all of it!
This book is filled with Chris Rose's newspaper columns from post-Katrina. They are sad, strong, resilient, heartbreaking snapshots of the place and the people. You will probably need kleenex and you will probably think at one point or another that you should book a trip.
And you should.
readingintheruins's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
kgreene5050's review against another edition
Times-Picayune columnist's articles about Katrina and the aftermath. Very difficult but important to read.
lilredkmd's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
somanybookstoread's review
4.0
The audience for this book is the people of New Orleans. I liked that about it. The author didn't write to make outsiders understand this very special place. He wrote this for New Orleans. Readers who aren't from New Orleans or don't know it intimately will sometimes struggle with his geographical or cultural references. I've decided that I'm glad I was made to feel like an outsider who couldn't quite understand what he was talking about. Because I am. Despite having been close to the forefront of Hurricane Sandy, I will never be able to understand what it means to be from New Orleans and have experienced Katrina.
Chris Rose's 1 Dead in Attic: After Katrina is a collection of his columns from the Times-Picayune written in the roughly one year period post-Katrina. These columns, which made him a finalist for the Pulitzer, serve as a series of vignettes that, when taken together, give profound insight into the psyche of a place obliterated by a Category 5 hurricane. New Orleans is dear to me. I love the spirit and culture and history of this place. All that shone through in Rose's work. As a writer myself, I admire his prose, which is tight, witty, provocative (if at times a bit self-serving).
To anyone interested in New Orleans and Katrina, this is one to add to your to-read shelf!
Chris Rose's 1 Dead in Attic: After Katrina is a collection of his columns from the Times-Picayune written in the roughly one year period post-Katrina. These columns, which made him a finalist for the Pulitzer, serve as a series of vignettes that, when taken together, give profound insight into the psyche of a place obliterated by a Category 5 hurricane. New Orleans is dear to me. I love the spirit and culture and history of this place. All that shone through in Rose's work. As a writer myself, I admire his prose, which is tight, witty, provocative (if at times a bit self-serving).
To anyone interested in New Orleans and Katrina, this is one to add to your to-read shelf!