Zeitoun

I found this semi-biographical book to be harrowing, mostly because it describes an actual account. Keeping that in mind, I also realize that Abdulrahman and Kathy have contributed to this book from memory, and stressful, traumatic times can lead to some exaggerations. However, I think that this book is largely truthful and clear, and quite realistic. I can easily imagine this scenario in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and it's a good depiction of what still goes on (secretly, away from the public's eye) today, particularly after the Ft. Hood massacre.

This book speaks as a tale against the United States' policies in emergency preparedness as well as its incompetency in determining who poses a terrorist threat. But it also points out the importance of being able to tell the difference between the quintessential American immigrant and a threat to national security.