Have you wondered why people live in New Orleans?
Here’s a book with specific answers!
“I loved the book. The amount of information is impressive, bringing a lot of facts together with the personal, people’s viewpoints. It touched me through its photos and descriptions, and it flowed well.”
~ Jackie Graff, Licensed New Orleans Tour Guide
“It resonates where we are as a country faced with the option of complaining and focusing on the dire circumstances or finding a way to work together for a solution.”
~ Yvonne Hymel, Resident
“… one of the most impressive aspects of it is the diversity of the book; the book looks like New Orleans.”
~ Hal Clark, WYLD-FM’s Sunday Journal
“… beautiful book … an affectionate and most welcome tribute.”
~ Fr. William Byron, Saint Joseph’s University, Pennsylvania
“The book gives a sense of what New Orleans is about, not just a place to live. It’s not naive, saying only, ‘it’s our home no matter what.’ I get a sense of courage and hopefulness. Whether you’re an insider or outsider, you get to learn what’s happening in the New Orleans area.”
~ Dr. Kristina Hesbol, Illinois Educator
The book answers three implied questions:
Why would anyone live in an area with environmental challenges that are presenting themselves to the world with increasing urgency?- Why do current residents live here, knowing these challenges?
- What impacts do the unfolding events in the New Orleans area have on people living in the rest of the world?
Though not a hurricane, travel, or history book, information about the city and positive details about hurricane and other issues accompany the human interest of why local residents have such tenacity and love for the area.
The author’s family’s experiences and personal narrative provide cohesion. Interviews of a diverse group of adult and young residents provide additional voices and viewpoints. Local, national, and international sources provide information on relevant issues.
Book Statistics
Title: Why People Live in New Orleans
Author: Christine Allen Ewy
ISBN: 978-0-615-29934-1
Length: 96 pages
Retail Price: $26.99
Binding: Hardcover, printed case
Illustrations: Over 200 four-color photographs
Additions: Bibliographical references, index, related resources
Publisher: Calereka Books, 1937 Veterans Blvd. PMB 339, 504-444-4908
Release date: August 15, 2009
You can preview excerpts from Why People Live in New Orleans here.
Book ordering information.
“It was very enjoyable reading, including a tremendous amount of research!
It’s something you can read, set aside, and return to without losing anything.”
~ Anthony Hymel, Resident
Imagine these succinct photo essays…
Helping you express your passion to friends and relatives- Logically replacing misperceptions with clearly illustrated facts
- Adding to our ability to make informed decisions and take positive actions
- Thanking volunteers and supporting their storytelling, too!
- Projecting to the world our feelings of “what a great community,” even with all its imperfections
- Strengthening our desire to regenerate the New Orleans area, our nation, and the world together
