Once Upon a Time in New Iberia, by Alice Voorhies
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Once Upon a Time in New Iberia, by Alice Voorhies
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Once Upon a Time in New Iberia, despite its title, is not a fairy tale, but an honest telling of a woman’s experience traveling from the free-spirited days of her Louisiana childhood to her times of personal fulfillment as a teacher of children with special needs, and as a university faculty member. Covering the emotional terrain marked by the moments of trial and joy that unfolded in New Iberia and New Orleans, Alice J. Voorhies shares reminiscences of her life. She tells about the colorful family members and friends who touched her life along the beautiful banks of Bayou Teche, in the historic halls of Mt. Carmel Academy, on the muddy waters of Cypremort Point, across the buzzing university campus in Lafayette, and in the challenges and victories that accompanied her work with special-needs children in New Orleans.
If you find your inspiration in reading how individuals face their lives’ challenges, if you find it a pleasure to learn how the details of living in a particular place can help you come to see the true and hidden charms it offers, or if you simply want to spend time with an author who, through the wonder of the written word, will become a friend, then Once Upon a Time in New Iberia promises to be a book worthy of your time to read.
Once Upon a Time in New Iberia, by Alice Voorhies- Amazon Sales Rank: #394188 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-09-07
- Released on: 2015-09-07
- Format: Kindle eBook
About the Author
Alice J. Voorhies, born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana, earned her bachelor's degree and master's degree in education at the University of Southwestern Louisiana. She worked in a New Orleans school with special-needs children and then spent many years on the faculty of her alma mater before retiring in 2015 at the end of a fulfilling career.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. It is beautifully written and flows from one colorful scene to the ... By Maggie fedro I started reading this book late last night and just couldn't put it down! This is such a heartfelt tribute to Ms. Voohries home town and to all of the people who have helped shape her life. It is beautifully written and flows from one colorful scene to the next with great ease. I cannot wait to share this book with my children!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. "A colorful, inviting story of a lifetime of courageous encounters, tragedy and ultimate victory" By Dr. Joy Lawson Davis Alice Voorhies takes the reader into the historical and personal life of growing up in Southwestern Louisiana. The calm, yet colorful tone is easy to follow, entertaining and thought-provoking as the author slowly, but swiftly takes the reader into the depths of life of her community. Touching upon her life of meager beginnings that was enriched by friends, history, tragedy, and victorious encounters the reader wants to stay 'in the book' to find out more about being a magnolia, riding along the powerful Atchafalaya basin under the mysterious cypress, braving the waters, and the intellectual and creative genius of the people she encounters along the way. This book is a great read for lovers of history, the personal narrative or just for someone who wants to read a well-written autobiography from a time and place simultaneously familiar yet distant from that of most of us. I found the author's style masterful as she incorporated experiences of national significance (the day she saw JFK at a local parade and ironically saw another man whose life intersected with his within the same time frame), the students whose lives helped her to become a great educator, and so many other personally impactful events in a way that helped the book feel like a historical novel.Colorful, insightful, lively, personable, intricately detailed are just a few of the words that come to mind to describe this sweetly woven tale of a life well lived and a woman who does it 'her way'. In just a few hours, I cried, welped with surprise, and laughed again and again. The book concludes with personal creed that I believe will give courage and wise counsel to any reader for generations to come.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I read it aloud to my Mom, and we couldn't put it down. By Jolie Blonde I'd had a difficult day and felt I needed some diversion, so I picked up Once Upon a Time in New Iberia with the intent to read a chapterf then get back to work. After reading the first chapter, I knew my mother would enjoy it, too. So, I sat her down andI read it aloud to her. We didn't want to stop, so I read it in one sitting. We laughed at the hijinks of Alice and her brother, smiled in recognition of familiar settings and times, felt empathy and sorrow at the descriptions of the students at the Stewart School and some of life's tragedies, and spent a memorable morning experiencing life in the New Iberia of Alice's life. No matter your age or where you grew up, you will find humor and pathos in the pages of this book. You'lll find warmly familiar feelings and travel to what may be some exotic locales. This book is infused with deep emotions and rich descriptions. When we finished, I felt so moved. My Mom remarked, "Oh, to be able to write like that!' It was an enjoyable book to read and a memorable experience to share with my Mom.
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