Growing Up in Rural Louisiana takes readers on a journey through your life growing up in a tight-knit community in rural Louisiana from 1943 to 1963. Why was this an important book for you to write?

My initial purpose for my book was to share some information with my children, grandchildren and great grandchildren about my life growing up. Both my parents were gone and, while I told my children stories, I thought the best route might be via a book sitting on their bookshelf. As I wrote the book, I wanted a bigger audience and tried to write it in such a away to interest that audience.

What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?

That family is more than people related to you by blood; that being open to the support you need can be the more important step to learning survival; that my life was/is unique from MY perspective and everyone’s should be from their own perspective; that life is good.

What was the most challenging part of writing your memoir, and what was the most rewarding?

Trying to write the memoir in such a way that it would appeal to others; I want my readers to get a feeling of connection between my life and theirs .. and at the same, awake a feeling of uniqueness in their own paths. The most rewarding was all the walks I took down memory lane.

What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your story?

Life is a blessing waiting to be discovered. It lies all around us when we find our path and with whom that path connects. Never give up and always be kind.

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