Bibliograph

The wind in the reeds, a storm, a play, and the city that would not be broken, Wendell Pierce, with Rod Dreher

Type

Label

The wind in the reeds, a storm, a play, and the city that would not be broken, Wendell Pierce, with Rod Dreher

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The wind in the reeds

Oclc number

911920767

Responsibility statement

Wendell Pierce, with Rod Dreher

Sub title

a storm, a play, and the city that would not be broken

Summary

"From acclaimed actor and producer Wendell Pierce, an insightful and poignant portrait of family, New Orleans and the transforming power of art"--, Provided by publisherOn the morning of August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina barreled into New Orleans, devastating many of the city's neighborhoods. Pierce and his family were able to ride out the storm at a relative's house miles away; when they were finally allowed to return, they found their family home in tatters, their neighborhood decimated. Heartbroken but resilient, Pierce vowed to help rebuild, and not just his family's home, but all of Pontchartrain Park. His narrative brings together the stories of his family, his city, and his history; why they are all worth saving; and the critical importance art played in reuniting and revitalizing this unique American city

Table Of Contents

A song of resurrection -- Down the bayou at the source -- This land is our land -- The family reserve -- My true north -- Art & life : "A man must have a code" : bunk -- It's raining so hard -- Godot : What's the good of losing heart now? -- Treme takes me home -- Tee and the joyful mysteries

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