Cajun Stories My Granpa Tole Me
Published by Arcadia Publishing
“Breaux is a genuine slice of Southern life. Like any good Southerner, he refuses to take himself too seriously. His humor is bound to cure what ails you.” —The Press-Register
Filled with stories inspired by the Cajun atmosphere, this volume captures the humorous elements of life and successfully blends them with interesting and animated characters. Tommy Joe Breaux fondly recalls the stories his grandpa told him and wanted a way to share them with others. By writing down these tales, he is saving part of his heritage as well as allowing readers to enjoy some Cajun humor.
Returning characters include Elmo and Marie, Poo Poo and Stinky, and greedy Doc Duplichan in this compilation of funny stories. Divided into twelve chapters, each group highlights a different aspect of the Cajun culture and people. Told in Cajun speech, Breaux gives readers a glimpse of the Louisiana countryside while commemorating the stories he gleaned from his grandpa.
“Tommy Joe’s funny-bone gumbo won’t give you heartburn—just a big belly laugh.” —Country America
“Tommy Joe Breaux’s Cajun humor always makes my day.” —WWL
“A warm and witty compilation of down-home stories from a master storyteller at the top of his form.” —Al Tainsky, The MS Beat
Filled with stories inspired by the Cajun atmosphere, this volume captures the humorous elements of life and successfully blends them with interesting and animated characters. Tommy Joe Breaux fondly recalls the stories his grandpa told him and wanted a way to share them with others. By writing down these tales, he is saving part of his heritage as well as allowing readers to enjoy some Cajun humor.
Returning characters include Elmo and Marie, Poo Poo and Stinky, and greedy Doc Duplichan in this compilation of funny stories. Divided into twelve chapters, each group highlights a different aspect of the Cajun culture and people. Told in Cajun speech, Breaux gives readers a glimpse of the Louisiana countryside while commemorating the stories he gleaned from his grandpa.
“Tommy Joe’s funny-bone gumbo won’t give you heartburn—just a big belly laugh.” —Country America
“Tommy Joe Breaux’s Cajun humor always makes my day.” —WWL
“A warm and witty compilation of down-home stories from a master storyteller at the top of his form.” —Al Tainsky, The MS Beat
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