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OverviewSteeped in musical influence, racial dynamics, and culinary significance, the Ninth Ward has distinguished itself as one of New Orleans’ most influential communities. Extensively researched and carefully recorded, this new oral record features unique interviews with generations of residents. Each source honestly evaluates discrimination, neighbors, poverty, and faith, delivering heartfelt and often harrowing insight into what it means to be from the Ninth Ward. Each chapter chronicles one of the metaphorical and actual storms the area has weathered and is seamlessly woven into a comprehensive record by people who know the Ninth Ward best. A specialist in Ninth Ward history and a New Orleans native, Caroline Gerdes is a freelance journalist who frequently publishes in the Huffington Post and other national platforms. The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) and the New Orleans Times-Picayune have interviewed her as a regional oral historian, and she is also a Women’s Media Center SheSource expert. Gerdes received a grant from the National Geographic Society to preserve the history of the Ninth Ward through an oral history project, which she has now adapted into this book. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Caroline GerdesPublisher: Pelican Publishing Co Imprint: Pelican Publishing Co Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 23.00cm ISBN: 9781455622634ISBN 10: 145562263 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 10 July 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationA New Orleans native, Caroline Gerdes is a freelance journalist who has been published in the Huffington Post, Bustle.com, and HelloGiggles.com. She has contributed as an oral historian to the NASA Academy and is a Women's Media Center SheSource expert. Gerdes received a grant from the National Geographic Society to preserve the history of the Ninth Ward through an oral history project, which she has now adapted into this book. She lives outside of New Orleans with her husband. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |