Stories from the Storm

Hurricane Katrina Survivors, In Their Own Words

By: Audible Studios

Narrated by: Carter Hooper, Celia Collins, Tom Fitzmorris, Elizabeth Feltmate, Sarah Taylor, Michael Davis

In the weeks after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005, Audible reached out to customers in the affected area to offer help. Many customers responded and several agreed to be interviewed about their experience. Stories from the Storm was recorded in mid-November, in the days when many people were still clearing debris and figuring out how to restart their lives. From a 17-year-old who stayed in an east New Orleans hospital to a casino executive huddled in his closet just a couple of blocks from the beach in Biloxi, these riveting stories will remind listeners of the heartbreak, confusion, and perseverance of Katrina's survivors.

Audible wants to thank everyone who participated in these interviews, especially Carter Hooper, Celia Collins, Peter Ascani, Tom Fitzmorris, Elizabeth Feltmate, Sarah Taylor, Michael Davis, Alan Larkin, Jim Nadeau, and Robin Woods.

Producers: Kerry Donahue and Gayle Hendrix
Post-production: George James and Sam Rodriguez
Original music by Guy Story

(P)2006 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

• Audie Award Finalist, Original Work, 2007

Personal Survival

Personal stories of survival by individuals who have experienced the force of Hurricane Katrina.

Listen to these voices

I recently visited New Orleans for the first time and fell in love with this remarkable city. After listening to our cab driver share his story of "the storm" I've been seeking more first hand accounts. This Audible collection was deeply moving to listen to. Hearing these regular people, young and old, spontaneously share their personal memories felt like listening to friends. I learned a lot and felt such empathy for each person who shared.

LOVED THIS!

These stories were great and it was nice to hear the actual person trek their own story.

I learned things that I didn't know.

Some of the stories are revealing and not what you hear from the mass media.

if you live in a hurricane prone area, LISTEN

I desperately want a follow up on where these people are now please! especially the Badass Horse Lady and the 17 year old Hospice Girl.