The author is introduced to his ancestors by his old aunt Lois. His ancestors are from different ethnic groups but share a bond of love and faith. The story is told as the author struggles with being an epidemiologist in the face of racism and classism. His aunt helps him celebrate each ancestor’s weaknesses, strengths, moral failures, and victories.
Aristide Oconostota Marshall was a full-time pastor at Franklin Avenue East in New Orleans before Katrina. He is now a disease surveillance specialist for the state of Louisiana. Aristide and his wife Stephenie are the parents of one daughter Elaina Maria Marshall. They make their home in New Orleans, Louisiana. Aristide has a BS in biology and completed some graduate work at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is also a registered sanitarian.
The author is introduced to his ancestors by his old aunt Lois. His ancestors are from different ethnic groups but share a bond of love and faith. The story is told as the author struggles with being an epidemiologist in the face of racism and classism. His aunt helps him celebrate each ancestor’s weaknesses, strengths, moral failures, and victories.
The Trumpet Blew in Gentilly! is a fictional book based on my first book The Trumpet Talked with me! It is centered around Verna Lafayette Mitchell, a pretty New Orleanian Creole woman of African and French descendant. The narrator is her oldest son Willie Jr. He shares sweet memories of his mother and their life in Gentilly. It covers over a 20 year period from their youth to adult hood. The book seeks to expose and preserve New Orleans culture with its strange and magical customs. Verna has a set of rules based on Romans 8:28 All things work together for the good to them that love God and are called according to his purpose. Verna learned to take the lemons of life and make lemonade and lemon cake. The story also mentions her husband Willie Sr., her daughter Bernice, and Baby son Darren. The book starts with her move to Gentilly, the struggles of her children, lifes trials and tragedies, and ends with her death. The legacy of Verna will live on in her son, grandchildren, and the people of Gentilly. The narrator gives insight and perspective as he learns to deal with life with his mother as an inspiration and tutor. The book also presents her travels to Paris, San Antonio, and Austria. Verna remains a New Orleanian no matter where her journey takes her. Verna was an unforgettable woman. The book seeks to build an appreciation and introduction to New Orleans rich and unique culture.
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