Part one of term paper
In the ethnographic story Mama Lola, by Karen McCarthy Brown, the method of vodou is revealed as a great healing process and one that is great for the mind, body and soul. It is the story of many different people that come into contact with vodou and how their lives are lived with the spirits of this way of life. It is a series of events in ...

Part two of term paper
... changed in contemporary times and cultures. Alourdes reveals her life and most precious secrets and ceremonies with Karen and brings her in and welcomes her to the world of vodou and her family circle. The stories of Alourdes and her family are told through the eyes of Karen and the ones that were not seen or talked about were partly made up to complete her book and to make everything come together in the end. Vodou is not only a religion for these people, but it is a way of life. Vodou is pract ...