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- What the flood exposed, she must rebuild.As a new military spouse, Collette is embarking on a life-changing journey and leaving behind all she's ever known in Cleveland, Ohio, to follow her husband on military orders to New Orleans, Louisiana.
- Author(s): Allisan Beck
- 258 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Southern
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What the flood exposed, she must rebuild.
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What the flood exposed, she must rebuild.
As a new military spouse, Collette is embarking on a life-changing journey and leaving behind all she's ever known in Cleveland, Ohio, to follow her husband on military orders to New Orleans, Louisiana. Just as she's learning to ignore her anxiety and adapt to life in NOLA, Hurricane Katrina destroys the city and shocks the entire country. Suddenly, she is confronted with the harsh new realities of married, military, and southern life all at once. Losing her home is the first of many challenges that Collette must face as the hurricane reveals the cracks in the foundation of not just her house, but also her identity.
Allisan Beck's debut novel, When the Bowl Filled, is an emotional story that embodies the realities of those rocked by natural disaster and unforeseen circumstances. Collette's experiences give you a glimpse into what life was like in NOLA before, during, and after the storm, and the sacrifices military families underwent to help restore the city. As she works to slowly rebuild her home, Collette must also try to rebuild her life or risk living with permanent damage.
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"Allisan Beck's quiet intensity and attention to detail shine in When the Bowl Filled. With careful prose restrained in just the right ways, this debut is full of grace and grit!" -Tom Douglas, founder of TD and Co.
"Allisan's novel provides masterfully crafted insights on the triumphs and casualties of a military spouse's journey through thick and thin. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is navigating a new chapter in life, whether on their own accord or because they're following true love." -Dr. Greg Stump, former Captain in the U.S. Coast Guard, operations officer during Hurricane Katrina
"Music is the glue of our beautiful city, not even a hurricane could destroy it! When the Bowl Filled brings the soundtrack of New Orleans to life-let's party NOLA style!" -Kermit Ruffins, New Orleans jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer
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