Diary From The Dome: Reflections on Fear and Privilege During Katrina (Paperback)

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Product Description

Diary from the Dome is a personal chronicle of two very different trips to New Orleans- 'America's Most Soulful City.' The first chronicle is the author's 1977 trip, recorded in his journals as 'a naïve twenty-one-year-old discovering himself.' The second trip finds the author caught in the vicious storm, Hurricane Katrina, and eventually becoming trapped as a tourist inside the New Orleans Superdome- with 20,000 other helpless people. This incisive and opinionated story presents Harris observations of human behavior at its best and at its worst and also serves as an eloquent tribute to 'the incredible citizens of New Orleans.'

About the Author

Paul A. Harris is a native Californian who studied at the University of California, Davis. He has worked as an assistant deputy probation officer and a library assistant, and is currently employed as a library supervisor. His work has been published in City Beat, the Waco Times, and the Davis Enterprise.

Product Details

• Paperback: 113 pages
• Publisher: Vantage Press Inc; 1st edition (May 27, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0533158524
• ISBN-13: 978-0533158522
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #194,179 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book improved my life!, July 18, 2008

By	Gary S. Greenbaum - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The experience that Mr. Harris went through was clearly life-altering for him. Fortunately, as a reader I was able to feel the experience--mainly do to his informal and personal writing style--the trauma for myself; thus gaining a similar perspective as did Mr. Harris from his ordeal. For this, I thank him. His "20 suggestions" about life at the end of the book ring true and are achievable for anyone.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Katrina - 3 years on, August 30, 2008

By	Neil Coffey (UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a poignant reminder of what happened to this great city and it's people 3 years ago. I can tell you that this book is an accurate account of the events of that week, as I met Paul while in the Louisiana Superdome and shared many of the experiences that are referred to in the book. Everyone who was there will have a different story, this book though is a very honest account of Paul's observations and viewpoints during that time.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Touching and thought provoking account..., July 17, 2008

By	Sophia ""bookie"" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This book is a touching and thought provoking account of Mr. Harris' harrowing experience in New Orleans during the hurricane - Katrina. The author has shared his honest observations and emotional responses with the reader in a simple journal format. Mr. Harris has courageously expressed his own judgments and fears as he takes the reader through a day by day account of being trapped in the "Dome" during the destruction of New Orleans by Katrina. This personal account is both deeply moving, humorous and demonstrates the integrity of the author in the face of one of the worst disasters to hit Louisiana. The reader is left contemplating what their own behavior and reactions would be if faced with the same horrific conditions as Mr. Harris. One could only hope to demonstrate the same integrity, courage, honesty and love of humanity the author expresses in his book. Thank you Mr. Harris for this reminder - we are all one and it matters every minute of every day.