'Zeitoun' by Dave Eggers

Set in New Orleans, this is a true story of a Syrian born American, called Zeitoun. In the aftermath of the devastating Hurricane Katrina of 2005, Zeitoun who has remained in his hometown of New Orleans, uses his personal canoe to rescue the elderly and whomever else in need of attention. During these times of anarchy and total lawlessness in New Orleans after Katrina, Zeitoun is wrongly arrested and incarcerated.

The story is one of faith, courage and reward and is a lesson that physical destruction and human defilement can sometimes be restored.