I have been asked by several teachers for discussion questions for “Home at Last.”
I have written a number of questions from which you can choose. I am very grateful for your interest in using my book in your classroom. Please let me know if they are helpful.
Discussion Questions for Home at Last: An Acadian Journey
Chapter 1 (pages 3-7)
Why did the English soldiers take the Acadians’ guns?
Put yourself in Pierre’s place. Would you rather stay…..
In June I sold and signed books three times at the German Coast Farmers’ Market, twice on the Eastbank, and once on the Westbank.
There’s always a wide variety of vegetables and fruit in season–all fresh and high quality. Meat, seafood, cheese, honey, sweets, soap, and plants are also sold.
Besides all the good food, you’re entertained by beautiful singing by Blanch Newsome.
If you live close by, don’t miss it.
The German-Acadian Historical and Genealogical Society meets at the St. John Parish Library on the fourth Tuesday every other month. Their goal is the preservation and publication of historical and genealogical records, particularly in St. John, St. James, and St. Charles Parishes.
I spoke to a nice group at their May meeting. I talked about my book, why I wrote it, and read a few excerpts. Then I signed books.
I signed and sold books at two arts and crafts festivals in May. The first was a crawfish festival from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon. I went on Friday, but stayed about two hours, then left because I was shivering. I had a jacket, but I was still too cold. It’s strange for it to be so cold here in early May.
On Saturday the sun was out and the weather was pleasant. It was fun–lots and lots of people……
I haven’t logged in for too many weeks. So long that I couldn’t remember how to log in. After searching for 15-20 minutes, I found the directions but the website wouldn’t accept my password, so I had to get a new one. I’m set now, and hope to keep logging in consistently.
My reason for staying away so long is because I’ve been working nonstop on my second book. I applied to attend a weeklong historical novel writing workshop this…..
A number of events have been keeping me busy since my book was published. Not only do I get a chance to sell books at these events, but I thoroughly enjoy talking to people, many of whom tell me about their Acadian ancestors and what they went through in the years between the deportation and when they finally settled in Louisiana.
A Christmas boutique was held at my church on December 8, 2012. A large number of people bought lots…..
“Home at Last: An Acadian Journey” is now available at two more gift shops.
St. Charles Parish Hospital gift shop
1057 Paul Maillard Road
Luling
985-785-6242 (hospital operator)
Southdown Plantation Museum gift shop
1208 Museum Drive
Houma
985-851-0154
On Saturday, March 16, 2013, my husband and I attended the Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival in St. Martinville.
I sold books, met a lot of interesting people, heard many fascinating stories about their ancestors, and listened to some great Cajun bands.
The weather was perfect and there was a lot to do–but I didn’t do any of it. I stayed at my table with my books, listened to the music, and talked to people passing by.
The Acadian Memorial…..
Home at Last is now available at three more bookstores/ gift shops.
LaPlace River Parishes Hospital Gift Shop 500 Rue de Sante 985-652-7000 (hospital general number)
Vacherie Oak Alley Plantation Gift Shop 3645 Highway 18 225-265-2151
It is also available at your favorite bookstore.
In the 1950s and 60s, long before just about everyone owned a computer, my mother did a lot of genealogical research. She had to walk to the library, look up all the information in books, and then mail requests for copies of birth, marriage, and death records. Along with one of my father’s sisters and one of his first cousins, my mother researched my father’s family, and then her own adoptive family. She gave me copies of the family trees,…..