Under Surge, Under Siege

Winner of the 2010 Eudora Welty Book Prize Winner of the Mississippi Library Association’s 2011 Nonfiction Award Under Surge, Under Siege shows how Hurricane Katrina tore into Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, raking away lives, buildings, and livelihoods in a place known for its picturesque, coastal views; its laid-back, artsy downtown; and its deep-dyed southern cordiality. The tragedy also revealed the inner workings of a community with an indomitable heart and profound neighborly bonds. Those conn