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Hallowed Halls of Greater New Orleans: Historic Churches, Cathedrals and Sanctuaries (Landmarks) Paperback – August 13, 2013

by Deborah Burst (Author), Anne Rice (Foreword)
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Since Louisiana is the only state in the union to organize itself through parishes and not counties, it should come as no surprise that its places of worship are pillars of its communities. The Big Easy is no exception. From New Orleans to the Northshore, stately churches, grand cathedrals and rustic chapels act as reliquaries and safeguards of community history and strength. The stories of their builders, architects and leaders exemplify development and the immigrant experience in Louisiana. Their parishioners embody the diverse and personal meanings of faith and devotion. Join Deborah Burst as she explores the rich history of churches of New Orleans.
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    The History Press
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    August 13, 2013
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    1609499050
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Deborah Burst is a New Orleans native and award-winning freelance writer and photographer of travel, culinary culture and architecture. She is a cofounder of the Northshore Literary Society, member of the Southeastern Press Association and Louisiana Outdoor Writers Association and holds a BFA from Tulane University. Anne Rice is a native New Orleanian and author of numerous books, both fiction and nonfiction.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ The History Press (August 13, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1609499050
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1609499051
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.31 x 9 inches
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A born storyteller and confessed tree hugger, Deborah Cunningham Burst, is a New Orleans native, and enamored with the mystical world of forests, ancient churches and cemeteries.

It’s her addiction, be it spying a hidden graveyard, opening the doors to another sacred temple, or scouring the dark corners of shrouded bayous and forests, Deborah gives a voice to all the spirits that built this land.

An award winning freelance writer and photographer, Burst has more than 1,000 articles published and twice as many photographs on a local, regional and national level. As an author, she has written/published five books in five years.

Her birthplace of New Orleans was the impetus for her first book and the matriarch in the Sacred Places legacy. The famed city’s oak-filled parks, sanctuaries and cemeteries will forever have a home in her work.

An immense affection for her home state and our forested wonderlands across America, she will continue her crusade to protect our environment. That is her mission: to bring passion and purpose to the page, to share both the beauty and the reality.

Deborah is available for speaking events with her colorful collage of photographs combined with animated presentation.

You can view photo galleries of all four of her books at www.deborahburst.com.

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Mary C. Gately
5.0 out of 5 stars New Orleans, city of saints!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2014
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When I was a child we would take our family vacations to New Orleans and naturally go to Sunday Mass in many of the area's magnificent churches!!! New Orleans is as synonymous with Catholicism as Chicago is (my current hometown) This book is a wonderful tribute to the city and its many churches( including those that are not Catholic). I enjoyed it thoroughly and recommend it as an uplifting and easy read.
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QueenXXVI
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST Read!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2013
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This book has been so enlightening to read and it is a real treat for both native New Orleanians and non-natives alike. Both book and foreword written by people who love this wonderful city and its surrounding areas. It will forever have a home on my coffee table and will certainly be a go-to gift!
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Mary Jane Hooper
5.0 out of 5 stars historic churches
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013
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Excellent read. The Cazale' chapter was very personal and enjoyable. Anyone interested in churches and their history will find this interesting. A slice of New Orleans.
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C. Seiver
4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely walk through history.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2013
This small book,only 158 pages,packs a whollop of information. Author Deborah Burst plays devoted tour guide and historian for the grand churches of New Orleans and her devotion,love and respect shines through every word and chapter. We are taken from parish to parish,inner city to countryside,reading the journeys of Nuns,about the lives of the architects and their families,the industrial boom at the turn of the century that sported thriving communities and allowed these structures to become what they are today and were then ; places of teaching,worship,leadership and reverence,but above all how they became the examples of central stability that renewed faith in humankind and self,safety and community strength. Ms. Burst pays tribute to 12 of these buildings,some cathedral and grand,some small and lovely,each chapter showing that within the architecture there is art,literature,music,history,but mostly,family. Just as important,its about the people of New Orleans,the hodge podge of ethnicity and strange oneness that combined to form the very heart of New Orleans culture,as it is about the churches those people built.The people built,churches formed,which brought more people together and so on, until they blended together to be just as much as part of each other that the two coexisted together and within each other,
Above all,3 of these churches in particular stand out to me as shining examples of human kindness at its best. Algiers Point with its sanctuary-like picturesque village,just beacons me to visit. Marginy Opera House and its two devoted men determined to tackle a century old church and all its repairs,made my heart swell with pride,even though I do not know the men personally. Christwood Retirement & Christ Episcopal School is impressive in its unique approach to a multi-generational campus; school children building floats for Mardi Gras and throwing beads to the retired residents brought tears to my eyes while reading about it.
Much of the Catholic terms,titles and appointments of people,and architectural terms were lost on me,as I am neither,but Burst is kind enough to include a glossary of terms to help us muddle through this.Even without that,the overall feel and understanding is there.The life’s blood,heart and soul,dedication and ambition that went into the building,care and purpose of these churches is humbling and awe-inspiring.
I cannot imagine the time and sheer attention to detail Deb Burst put into this book,but Im glad she did.It will definitely be in my luggage on my next trip to The Big Easy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Captivates the reader from the first page!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2013
Ms. Burst, manages to give an historical review of the most architecturally significant churches in New Orleans and the North Shore. Her narrative reads more like that of a gifted story teller than a dry historical tome. She captivates the cultural feel of both areas and enables the reader to feel kinship with the religious organizations, artists and architects that were involved in the building of these churches. The Cazale family of New Orleans and, in particular, comes to life in this book. The art of the monk, Dom Gregory de Wit is well described along with his interesting painting technique.
She also touches on the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the churches of New Orleans which was quite devastating. The foreword by Anne Rice and the author's acknowledgments are also a very interesting read which makes the book a rewarding read from cover to cover. The photos in the book are lovely too as the author is also a skilled professional photographer. Highly recommended!
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David M. Grouchy
5.0 out of 5 stars Places of Faith, Courage and Beauty
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2013
This is an excellent book for anyone who loves history, a good story, rich, strong willed characters and striking photography and illustrations, in other words, anybody. Burst's prose flows like honey as she explains not just the history of buildings, but also the lives of the people who dreamed, built, decorated and worshiped in the churches, cathedrals and sanctuaries about which she writes.
In a book filled with luscious descriptions of the elegant buildings and the often challenging process of conception, design and building, there are some wonderful surprises in the book. Ann Rice, who grew up in New Orleans, contributes the foreward. There are sections that feature Curtis Mayfield, Ann Rice and many other, equally fascinating, if not as well known people, and their relationships to their places of solitude, peace and sanctuary.
Buy this book. Read this book. Then go to New Orleans and see these gems in person. You won't regret it.
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Anny
5.0 out of 5 stars Finding New Orleans
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2013
Ms Burst takes a subject very dear to my heart up to a level that feeds my desire to explore. I love churches and it is evident she loves them as well. But more than that, she finds the most interesting historical facts to attach to her beautiful photography. I adore Louisiana, my home, as well as historical New Orleans with all its eclectic curiosities and wonders. With this book, Ms Burst has provided a guide for my next trip to New Orleans by reaching beyond the page to deliver her love and excitement for these architectural marvels. I must say, I can hardly wait.
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JCarolyn Rice
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2014
Hallowed Halls of Greater New Orleans is so well written and easy to follow. The organization of the book is a big plus as well. It is a valuable reference book when planning future trips to New Orleans. The photography is awesome. This is a must have for all who visit the "Crescent City" Congratulations to Deborah Burst on her outstanding job of capturing the essence of New Orleans through the history/photographs and background of her churches.
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J. P. M. Smit
5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice book about the Hallowed places.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 31, 2024
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Interesting documentation about historic churches and other sacred venues in New Orleans
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