The Great Deluge

In The Great Deluge, bestselling author Douglas Brinkley provides a comprehensive account of Hurricane Katrina's devastating impact on the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005. Through survivor stories and extensive research, he explores the catastrophic effects of the hurricane, the subsequent flooding that led to a massive refugee crisis, and the significant government mismanagement that compounded the disaster. Brinkley’s narrative uncovers the heroism of individuals amidst the chaos while critically examining the failures at all levels of government that turned a natural disaster into a profound human tragedy.