The Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans Free Audiobook Download by Denise Alvarado
Denise Alvarado shares her knowledge of the spiritual legacy of New Orleans through the eyes of Marie Laveau. The book is set up as a journal written by Laveau herself, and Alvarado only writes in this journal form. In the first entry, Laveau details how she was born into poverty and constant abandonment, but eventually found redemption in Voodoo and became an influential figure in New Orleans.
The book, The Magic of Marie Laveau by Denise Alvarado, is based on the life of Marie Laveau. The Laveaus were Creoles who came from Haiti and migrated to Louisiana during the 1700s. The writer of this book, Denise Alvarado, has integrated a story of spirituality that reflects an African-Haitian culture that is both new and old at the same time.
The Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans is a 2017 audiobook by Denise Alvarado. The author chronicles the life and work of Marie Laveau, a voodoo queen who lived in New Orleans during the 1800s. She explores Laveau's relationship with such famous figures as George Washington, Andrew Jackson, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow through her own words, letters and journals. This title was originally published on December 10th, 2016.
Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, is a woman who captured the imagination of many people of different races and cultures. It is said that she was one of the most powerful women in America. "She has been called the Queen Mother. In her heyday, she was known as 'the law behind the law,' because no one dared to violate her edicts," states author Denise Alvarado in her book The Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.
The Magic of Marie Laveau: Embracing the Spiritual Legacy of the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans was a captivating audiobook that I listened to within just a few hours. Denise Alvarado's narration made the history and magic of voodoo very easy to understand while still keeping the story interesting. The narrator added in her own distinct voice that helped bring Marie Laveau to life. She reflects on how she can make herself whole again after a failed relationship and how spiritualism helped her through her pain.
Published Date | 2020-02-01 |
Duration | 7 hours 2 minutes |
Author | Denise Alvarado |
Narrated | Adenrele Ojo |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Health & Wellness |
Parent Category | Naturopathy & New Age, Women, Religious & Inspirational |