Well, I've been bombarded with loads of homework over my spring break, so I haven't had time to go out as much. I have, however, had time to start reading Voodoo Queen and I find it a very good read. I'm still on the first chapter, but what I've read so far about Marie's origins and her family are very interesting. I am not sure about Martha Ward's take on the Voodoo Queen with a questionable history; sometimes it seems to me that she is making the whole thing up. But I haven't dedicated myself to research Laveau's history, so I think I might have to trust Ward's word....for now.
Hope everyone is having a good break!
OK. You are making a good point here so make sure as you read that you pay attention to the evidence that Ward is using to draw her conclusions. As you do this, you will then be able to better assess whether she has enough evidence to support her positions!
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