The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom

In The Yellow House, Sarah M. Broom tells a deeply moving story of family, home, and identity rooted in the heart of New Orleans. When her mother, Ivory Mae, bought a narrow yellow house in a promising neighborhood, it became both the center of family life and a symbol of aspiration. Over the decades, that same house witnessed struggle, displacement, and loss—culminating in its destruction during Hurricane Katrina. Through vivid storytelling and intimate reflection, Broom traces her family’s history alongside the changing face of a neglected city, crafting a powerful meditation on belonging, resilience, and the meaning of home.