Henriette Delille: Rebellious Saint - Tapa dura

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Born in 1812, free woman of color Henriette Delille resisted her family's efforts to steer her toward a traditional life as the mistress of a white man. Instead she pursued a calling to care for slaves, the sick, and the poor, and established a religious community for women of color. As a result of her work, she is the first African-American candidate for canonization. This middle-reader historical novel offers a fascinating glimpse into her life and into the history and unique culture of the free people of color in New Orleans.

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"In this fictionalized biography of Henriette Delille we follow her life from childhood to adult awareness, concern for the downtrodden, and the founding of a religious order of nuns. Her story illuminates the Crescent City in an earlier era and the life and contributions of a unique woman."
-Jack Belsom, historian and archivist, New Orleans Opera Association

"The best heroes are unlikely heroes. This life of Mother Henriette Delille, free woman of color, is sure to inspire young readers and adults alike. Readers of all ages will love this story of a life of heroic virtue-loving and helping thy neighbor."-Fran�oise Rodary, author, Nos Enfants en Otage

"Told with grace and rich in evocative details, the story of Henriette Delille comes to life, vividly revealing the difficulties and struggles she had to overcome to fulfill her calling. She rebelled against her family's wishes, society's disapproval, and civil authority as she worked to care for the poor and elderly and teach the children of slaves. Wonderful!"
-Carrel Muller Gueringer, regional advisor, Louisiana Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

"Evoking the French language and culture of nineteenth-century New Orleans, this story captures the spirit of Henriette Delille, a woman intent on changing the status of the poor and the enslaved. Besides presenting Henriette's personal struggles, the authors have conjured up the troubled atmosphere of a city that is still beloved by many. This narrative plays out like a finely tuned harmonious score."
-Peter S. Rogers, author, The Mystery Play in Madame Bovary: Moeurs de province