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When Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the morning of August 29th, 2005 she left a disaster area comprising over 90,000 square miles.Here, in words and over 100 photographs, is the story of the men and women who pushed out into a devastated landscape and brought thousands to safety.Captured on scene by a veteran independent correspondent, Miracle on Bourbon St. transcends the post storm wrangling and carries us into a simple story of courage and determination in the face of overwhelming difficulty. From the US Coast Guard to the private citizens in their jon boats, it is a fitting tribute to those who braved all hazards to help others.A PORTION OF ALL PROCEEDS GOES TO HELP THE COAST GUARD FOUNDATION TO ASSIST THE PRESONNEL EFFECTED BY THIS STORM AND THE HUMANE SOCIETY.