Uptown/Downtown: Growing Up in New Orleans

This book is a rich, dreamy blend of the "real" New Orleans. It's fascinating and comfortable, just like the two elderly authors must be. I worked with a gentleman who was related to these two ladies. He lent me the book when I spoke of wanting to visit and delve into historic New Orleans as opposed to its sleazy facade. He didn't have extra books at the time, and the one he'd lent me was a prize possession of his family, so I couldn't keep it. I have been looking for this book ever since, about 6 or 7 years (!), and have deliberately put off a trip to the Crescent City until I could get my hands on this book. I'm delighted to be able to buy and keep the book! And I'll be delighted to visit New Orleans with it in my hands!