I just finished reading this book last week, although Leblanc repeats herself several times on issues the book was really good. I remember when Katrina hit, I was working full time and in school full time and desperately wanted to drop everything and go down there and help somehow. So quickly, those unaffected, forget what happened in New Orleans in August of 2005. I had been so busy with work and school back then that I didn't have time to really see what happened. Of course we all knew what happened but I didn't take the time to research like I usually like to do. I came across this book in the bargain section at Barnes and Noble and was immediately excited to read it. I read it in a day. I'm currently searching for the actual documentary at local libraries; I can't wait to see her story on film. Leblanc tells it like it is and she doesn't bite her tongue. Some of the events she describes leave me baffled. Why did it take our leaders 5 whole days to send help?? Why were the people of New Orleans treated like dogs? After they had lost EVERYTHING. Not just homes, posessions and memories that can never be recaptured but people. Husbands, wives, moms, dads, brothers, sisters, cousins, etc. I wish more than ever that I would have dropped everything and helped in some way. My school would always be there. My family would be safely waiting for my return in the cool cozy homes. This book is a great read and even after everything Leblanc has been through she still provides a story of love and hope. I highly recommend it.
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