Located at the center of the 12 rural parishes that comprise northeastern Louisiana; Monroe has long been a tiny metropolis offering its citizens a taste of the colorful politics and rich cultural history for which the Bayou State is known. Featuring the tales of the area�s most prominent politicians; innovators; entrepreneurs; broadcasters; musicians; reality stars; athletes; educators; movers; shakers; and rabble-rousers; Legendary Locals of Monroe takes a look at the characters whose fascinating stories paint the vibrant history of this southern river city. Presented in a clear; concise format; this volume features biographical accounts that range from inspiring and captivating to shocking and tragic. Profiles include such notable locals as indie-film queen Parker Posey; Coca-Cola innovator Joseph Biedenharn; pizza restaurant dynamo Johnny Huntsman; Black Panther Party founder Huey P. Newton; baseball great Chuck Finley; country music superstar Andy Griggs; internationally renowned composer Frank Ticheli; flamboyant politician Shady Wall; and many more.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy T.V.Plays great; love reading one each day.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerFascinating works.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Right-Brained Theatre!By bohemianpoetI loved reading these plays! Even in college I always preferred the absurd scripts; although the classics were required study and performance; whenever I had a chance I would go for the avant-garde. If you are imaginative and are very right-brained; I think you will enjoy this book.True; it is not the typical Samuel French or Dramatists Play Service script; but if you are looking for that; you already know where to find it. Some of the plays have no dialogue and are only pedestrian action or even some nonsense. But if you are able to look deeper; there is a pervasive social commentary that is the through-line of the book. Good for reading on the train...5 Stars!
