Displaced (memoir)

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Displaced: A memoir of New Orleans and Hurricane Katrina

In August 2005, Hurricane Katrina tore through New Orleans, upending lives and erasing neighborhoods in a matter of hours. In Displaced, Jocelyn Kerr delivers an unflinching account of what it means to lose a city, and the life you built within it, overnight.

From the chaotic days of evacuation to the surreal reality of starting over, Kerr traces the physical and emotional journey of survival, grief, and rebuilding. Along the way, moments of unexpected kindness and unlikely friendships emerge, illuminating the resilience of the human spirit.

More than a story of one storm, Displaced is a personal exploration of what it means to create a home and the ways disaster reshapes us. It’s a historical snapshot, a testament to endurance, and speaks to anyone who has ever been forced to begin again.

About the Author

Jocelyn Kerr is a writer and ghostwriter based in Texas. She has worked in media for 20+ years, spanning documentary film, journalism, and copywriting. Displaced is her first memoir, recounting the five years she lived in New Orleans and her year of rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.

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    • ISBN (Paperback): 978-1-7327623-8-1
    • ISBN (Ebook): 978-1-7327623-9-8

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This is not just a story about Hurricane Katrina. It’s a story about New Orleans, about its people, and about what came after. This memoir adds an essential personal voice to a well-documented historical event, reminding readers that disasters are not just moments in time, but experiences that echo for years afterward.

Ria D.

NetGalley

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Powerful. Heartbreaking. Raw.

Kay O.

NetGalley

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The pacing is steady, and the writing feels grounded, personal, and sincere. It’s not a sensationalized Katrina story–it’s a very human one. I found myself caring about the characters and their relationships, and the way the author balanced heartbreak with resilience felt genuine.

Jennifer M.

NetGalley

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