Shake the Devil Off

"Shake the Devil Off" by Ethan Brown explores the aftermath of war and disaster through the story of Zackery Bowen, a veteran of Iraq who struggled with trauma and mental health issues after returning to New Orleans. Set against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, the book examines the challenges faced by soldiers coping with PTSD and the societal failures in addressing these issues. It provides a poignant and graphic account of Bowen's tragic life and the broader impact of natural and political upheaval on a community still healing.