Written by Dan Wasserman, Joshua Smith & Waa Say - Editorial Evrima Chicago
LAFAYETTE, LA / ACCESS Newswire / June 30, 2025 / With wit, warmth, and a fierce devotion to preserving the stories of her people, author Cindy Navarre Kendall announces the highly anticipated release of Agin' Cajun, a deeply personal and historically rich tribute to the Cajun elders of southwest Louisiana.
More than just a memoir, Agin' Cajun is a cultural time capsule that weaves together oral histories, ancestral traditions, spiritual practices, and the everyday mischief that makes Cajun life unforgettable. Through vivid storytelling and first-hand interviews, Kendall honors the generation of Cajuns who lived through war, hardship, and transformation-those who still speak French, dance to Zydeco, cook from scratch, and believe in the power of a good prank.
"These are the stories that never made the history books," says Kendall. "They're funny, sometimes heartbreaking, but always real. This is my love letter to the people who taught me how to live with joy-even when times were tough."
Spanning centuries - from early French settlement and Acadian deportation to oil booms and modern cultural identity - Agin' Cajun is rich with insight and flavor. With chapters such as Canaille in Cajun Country, Creoles are Cajuns, Listen to Their Music and Poetry, and Why Do French (From France) Not Appear Happy?, the book explores everything from boucheries and barefoot summers to healing herbs and bittersweet cultural transitions.
Agin' Cajun is a must-read for fans of regional history, cultural memoirs, and anyone who values storytelling that's as flavorful as gumbo and just as nourishing. It reminds us that the past isn't gone - it's dancing, cooking, and laughing right alongside us.
About the Author
Cindy Navarre Kendall is a native of Southeast Texas and Louisiana, a writer, and a proud descendent of Cajun ancestry. With a background in social work and a lifelong passion for preserving cultural heritage, Kendall brings an authentic, humorous, and heartfelt voice to her work. Agin' Cajun is the result of years of interviews, travel, research, and reflection-a love letter to the resilient, mischievous, and wise generation she grew up learning from.
When not writing, Cindy travels year-round in her Airstream, "passing a good time" with family, friends, and the stories that have shaped her.
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