by Mary S. Landry

Katrina, Our Story is a journal by Mary S Landry detailing the events brought about by Hurricane Katrina in the area north of New Orleans. While much of Louisiana and Mississippi suffered, this first-hand account through the eyes of one person explains the extreme highs and lows of living through such a life-changing experience. The author describes the emotional and stressful choices made each day as she and her family struggled to keep their family, friends, home and belongings safe. It describes the despair and joy, as the storm brought about the best and the worst in humanity. Finally, it sums up the hope that the storm would create a new and better society as the residents remember Katrina.