Books like Louisiana by Brodber, Erna.
Ella Townsend, an African‑American anthropologist of Caribbean descent, researches Creole folk traditions in Louisiana. While recording interviews, her primary informant, Mammy, dies, yet continues to communicate from beyond, revealing mystical connections to past lives and challenging Ella’s academic skepticism. The experience deepens Ella’s understanding of herself and her heritage.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Brodber, Erna.
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