Book details

  • Genre:biography & autobiography
  • Sub-genre:Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / General
  • Language:English
  • Pages:216
  • eBook ISBN:9798899015823
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798899015830

Bayou Gal

By Nelda Stidham-Woodruff

Overview

Follow Nelda Stidham-Woodruff as she recounts some of the unbelievably dangerous encounters she's been through while living in the Louisiana bayou. Filled with her passion for the bayou and the culture of the area, Nelda's stories will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you with a craving for Cajun cuisine and hot summers.
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Description

When Hurricane Betsy hit Louisiana in 1965, the first year that Nelda Stidham-Woodruff had moved back to the South from California, was an experience she'll never forget. Betsy was only the first in a chain of hurricanes and hot, humid climate in the bayou. Follow Nelda as she recounts some of the unbelievably dangerous encounters she's been through while living her best life in the Louisiana bayou. Filled with her passion for the bayou and the culture of the area, Nelda's stories will keep you on the edge of your seat and leave you craving Cajun cuisine and hot summers. In the spirit of "lagniappe"—a little something extra—Nelda has included several recipes for readers to try out at home!
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About The Author

Nelda Stidham-Woodruff was born in New Orleans in the 1950s into a military family. For the first thirteen years of her life, she lived all over the United States and even spent a few years in Japan and the Philippines as well. While Nelda has had many jobs throughout her life, her absolute favorite remains hunting alligators and crawfishing with her mama. Nelda has both a son and daughter, as well as three beautiful grandchildren in her family. She currently lives in the Bayou.
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