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Mama Lola
Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn
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'Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn' is an ethnography by Karen McCarthy Brown that explores the life and practices of Alourdes, a Haitian Vodou priestess in Brooklyn.
Brown delves into the intricacies of Vodou beliefs, rituals, and social structures within the Haitian diaspora.
Through intimate narratives and detailed observations, she portrays Mama Lola's role as a healer, counselor, and community leader.
The book explores themes of identity, spirituality, and the resilience of Haitian culture in the face of migration and displacement.
It examines the ways in which Vodou provides a framework for understanding and navigating the challenges of life in a new environment.
Brown delves into the intricacies of Vodou beliefs, rituals, and social structures within the Haitian diaspora.
Through intimate narratives and detailed observations, she portrays Mama Lola's role as a healer, counselor, and community leader.
The book explores themes of identity, spirituality, and the resilience of Haitian culture in the face of migration and displacement.
It examines the ways in which Vodou provides a framework for understanding and navigating the challenges of life in a new environment.
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