Mama Lola - (Comparative Studies in Religion and Society) by Karen McCarthy Brown (Paperback)

Mama Lola's Vodou: An Intimate Portrait of Haitian Religious Life Discover the rich history and culture of Vodou, one of the most misunderstood religions in the world.

Karen McCarthy Brown offers a personal and revealing account of Vodou in everyday life, drawing on 35 years of friendship with a Vodou priestess named Mama Lola. Explore the lives of five generations of Vodou healers in Mama Lola's family, from an African ancestor to Claudine Michel's account of working with Mama Lola after the Haitian earthquake.

Through these stories, Vodou emerges as a religion focused on healing and mending broken relationships between the living, the dead, and the Vodou spirits. Learn about the role of women in religious practices and the themes of family and religion and social change.

Brown provides a rich context for understanding the authority that urban Haitian women exercise in the home. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Vodou and its significance in Haitian culture.

Read Mama Lola's Vodou today and discover the beauty and complexity of this ancient religion.