"Zeitoun" Quotes
"Zeitoun" follows the true story of a Syrian-American man who becomes a symbol of resilience and hope in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
nonfiction | 342 pages | Published in 2009
Quotes
The water was so dark it looked like a pool of ink, and the reflection of the city lights made it seem like a sky.
He was drawn to the water, the dark, the open, the unknown.
The water was still rising. He thought about the animals in the zoo.
He was proud of his city, and he was proud of being part of the solution.
He had never been a religious man, but he could appreciate the beauty of the mosque.
The world was broken, and people were broken, and he wanted to be part of the healing.
He felt lucky to be married to a woman who was strong and capable.
He was tired, but he was determined to help those who couldn't help themselves.
The silence of the city was eerie, but he found comfort in the absence of chaos.
The stars were bright, and the night was cool. It was a welcome change from the heat of the day.
