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We Were Not Spoiled / A Franco-American Memoir

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We Were Not Spoiled is a book of often overlooked details, of information thought to be marginal and so too frequently lost to students of history.

A basic function of memoir is to give witness to a time and a way of life gone by and this book succeeds well at this function. We Were Not Spoiled is full of period photos drawn from family collections and is generously endowed with endnotes to enhance the significance of the text for historical reference.

This is a book is full of period photos drawn from family collections and is generously endowed with endnotes to enhance the significance of the text for historical reference.

 

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This memoir helped me understand what life was like for my ancestors, and appreciate modern conveniences, as well as the vast store of knowledge each relative possesses. Special thanks to Lucille & Denis for making this book available!
A. M. Sandstrom

The story continues into Lucille’s adulthood and her marriage. The time includes the Great Depression and World War II where her husband was away in the war. I found it a most enjoyable read since I love these homespun memories. I wish more people would take the time to collect their parents’ stories and commit them to paper.
Virginia Allain

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We Were Not Spoiled chronicles the life of Lucille Verreault Ledoux, a Mainer born in 1921. Born and raised in Lewiston, her life is typical of many Franco-Americans of her generation and, as such, is an important addition to our understanding of Maine’s ethnically diverse communities in the last century.

This version includes many photographs that are not found in the Kindle/Nook versions.
206 pages

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Hard Copy, Electronic (PDF)

10 reviews for We Were Not Spoiled / A Franco-American Memoir

  1. Denis Ledoux

  2. Denis Ledoux

  3. Denis Ledoux

  4. Denis Ledoux

  5. Denis Ledoux

  6. Seven Riel

    Denis Ledoux paints an intimate and informative portrait of his Franco-American boyhood in 1950s Maine, where he felt “separate from the present which seemed foreign—and American.” Ledoux’s abiding affinity for story enriches this tale of a thoughtful boy seeking more than his parents could provide.

  7. Ryan Fecteau, Former Speaker, Maine House of Representatives

    Denis Ledoux weaves together his own familial history in a manner that is all too reminiscent for Franco-Americans. It’s a story of grit, self-discovery, and it offers an understanding of one’s Franco-ness. For those who know Franco-American history or those on a journey to find it, Mr. Ledoux’s story-telling will inspire.

  8. Denis Ledoux

  9. Ernest Hébert, novelist

    French Boy put me in awe of Denis Ledoux’s talent, work ethic, good sense, and common humanity. These qualities add up to a touch of genius, which in summary displays Ledoux’s ability to bring drama and feeling, as well as meaning, to the reportage of ordinary life.

  10. Susan Poulin

    French Boy shines a spotlight on our complex history and rich culture, and I found many points of connection throughout. You will, too.

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