Books published by Phyllis B. Parun

A New Orleans poetic odyssey, New Orleans memoir, enchanting illustrations, "New Orleans Born" transports readers into the mythical realm of New Orleans, home to artists, musicians and writers, where the arts flourish. The author, a native New Orleanian, writes enchanted stories of insight and love about her family, her life experiences, and her beloved city, blurring lines between past and present, painting vivid images of the complexities of life's joys and sorrows sure to echo in your own life and deepen your reverence for all experiences, giving authentic meaning to flourish.

As a tourist, your New Orleans is a party town, a city of parades, music, festivals, Mardi Gras, jazz, free-flowing booze and food. But, there is more to her than this bon vivant fac╠ºade. There is a deeper, haunting side of New Orleans, which the author unmasques and weaves into poetic tales of this once glorious city of faded hopes. Reduced to a court jester, New Orleans is now a mere shadow of her former grandeur. Like Brigadoon, on one fine day, she may return, but for now the glory that was once New Orleans ain't there no mo".