Min We Book Corner: 1 dead in attic by Chris Rose

"A New Orleans credo: When life gives you lemons--make daiquiris."
— Chris Rose (1 Dead in Attic)

I’m from New Orleans and I have never been a big fan of discussing Hurricane Katrina, because I experienced it and that’s enough for me. This time in my life was truly a learning experience, where I learned more about myself and what’s important.

“If there was no New Orleans, America would just be a bunch of free people dying of boredom.” –Judy Deck in an email sent to Chris Rose

"...as bad as it is here, it's better than being somewhere else." – Chris Rose on Post-Katrina life

I also haven’t been a big fan of all the documentaries and books about Katrina (primarily from people who didn’t experience it); but one book I truly enjoyed and I thought gave a great look inside is 1 dead in attic by Times-Picayune columnist Chris Rose. He takes time to recall his life in New Orleans directly after Hurricane Katrina. He captures the emotion, tragedy, perseverance, and even humor of New Orleanians. From this book you will learn about the dead and the living, surviving, hope and life. Chris Rose put together a selection of his columns that describe his experience and stories of the city.

Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods, and our joy of living. All at once."
— Chris Rose (1 Dead in Attic)

"Dear America,
I suppose we should introduce ourselves: We're South Louisiana...You probably already know that we talk funny and listen to strange music and eat things you'd probably hire an exterminator to get out of your yard.
We dance even if there's no radio. We drink at funerals. We talk too much and laugh too loud and live too large and, frankly, we’re suspicious of others who don't.
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— Chris Rose (1 Dead in Attic)