Excellent background on what really happened - and didn't happen - during Katrina
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Such a great comprehensive breakdown of the bureaucratic maneuvering that occurred before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina
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If you want to know why the Federal response to Katrina was such a complete failure, this is the book to read. Not only is it clear and informative, it's also a quick and enjoyable read, despite the subject matter.