How Long to Read Memories of Hurricane Katrina and Other Musings

How Long Does it Take to Read Memories of Hurricane Katrina and Other Musings?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 26 minutes to read Memories of Hurricane Katrina and Other Musings by Jack O'Connor

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Jack O'Connor was a police officer at the University of Massachusetts for twenty-one years. After retiring from the police department, he moved to New Orleans and was employed as director of security for a New Orleans hotel chain. He was in the hotel where he was based in downtown New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina struck and devastated the city. O'Connor uses a blend of poetry and prose to describe what he saw, heard, and felt during the great disaster. He not only tells of the damage and horror, but he also shows the goodness of man that this tragedy brought out. He also describes how an event that brought so much pain and suffering to thousands also brought about some very major positive changes in his life. Home They say home is where the heart is. I dont doubt that this is all very true. Do you know what this really means? My home is really in New Orleans. While Katrina ravaged New Orleans And I watched in fascinated wonder, I only saw its power and wild fury As it played out in a very small scene. Over the following days and weeks, When I saw the devastation twas done, Bitter tears flowed down my cheeks As I saw the very soul torn from my home

How long is Memories of Hurricane Katrina and Other Musings?

Memories of Hurricane Katrina and Other Musings by Jack O'Connor is 144 pages long, and a total of 36,576 words.

This makes it 49% the length of the average book. It also has 45% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Memories of Hurricane Katrina and Other Musings Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 19 minutes to read Memories of Hurricane Katrina and Other Musings aloud.

What Reading Level is Memories of Hurricane Katrina and Other Musings?

Memories of Hurricane Katrina and Other Musings is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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