Book review: Coming home to New Orleans: neighborhood rebuilding after Katrina

"Coming Home to New Orleans: Neighborhood Rebuilding after Katrina." Karl F. Seidman. Oxford University Press. April 2013. --- Coming Home to New Orleans documents grassroots rebuilding efforts in New Orleans neighbourhoods after hurricane Katrina, and draws lessons on their contribution to the post-disaster recovery of cities. With chapters on rebuilding narratives, socio-economic factors, and volunteer initiatives, this rigorous book demonstrates the fascinating range of cultures that continue to shape this unique city, concludes Richard Martin.