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Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn (Comparative Studies in Religion and Society) (Volume 4),New
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Vodou is among the most misunderstood and maligned of the world's religions. Mama Lola shatters the stereotypes by offering an intimate portrait of Vodou in everyday life. Drawing on a 35 year long friendship with Mama Lola, a Vodou priestess, Karen McCarthy Brown tells tales spanning five generations of Vodou healers in Mama Lola's family, beginning with an African ancestor and ending with Claudine Michel's account of working with Mama Lola after the Haitian earthquake. Out of these stories, in which dream and vision flavor everyday experience and the Vodou spirits guide decision making, Vodou emerges as a religion focused on healing brought about by mending broken relationships between the living, the dead, and the Vodou spirits.Deeply exploring the role of women in religious practices and the related themes of family and of religion and social change, Brown provides a rich context in which to understand the authority that urban Haitian women exercise in the home and in the Vodou temple.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn'? A: The main theme of the book is an intimate exploration of Vodou as a religion focused on healing and the role of women in religious practices, particularly through the lens of Mama Lola's life and experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn' is Karen McCarthy Brown.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 488 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on April 5, 2011.
- Q: Is 'Mama Lola' available in different formats? A: Yes, 'Mama Lola: A Vodou Priestess in Brooklyn' is available in paperback format.
- Q: What type of insights does the book provide about Vodou? A: The book provides insights into the everyday practice of Vodou, emphasizing the relationship between the living, the dead, and Vodou spirits, as well as the healing aspects of the religion.
- Q: Does the book discuss the impact of Vodou on Haitian women? A: Yes, the book deeply explores the authority and roles of urban Haitian women within their homes and Vodou temples.
- Q: Is there a foreword included in this edition of the book? A: Yes, this edition includes a new foreword by Claudine Michel.
- Q: What kind of research did the author conduct for this book? A: The author, Karen McCarthy Brown, draws on a 35-year friendship with Mama Lola, incorporating stories that span five generations of Vodou healers.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the complexities and realities of Vodou, the significance of family and social change, and the personal narratives that illustrate the religion's practice.