Angels in the Wilderness: Young and Black in New Orleans and Beyond

Angels in the Wilderness: Young and Black in New Orleans and Beyond by William Barnwell; images by Cheryl Gerber; Foreword by Lawrence Powell Angels in the Wilderness is a collection of stories about young African Americans in New Orleans, Louisiana, as well as several individuals and organizations that mentor young adults in the Crescent City. The purpose of the book is simply to pass on the stories of young people; stories that need to be told to inform and inspire us all—black and white—in New Orleans and beyond.   From the Foreword: This marvelous book is about life-changing stories, mostly by young black people who have seldom gotten a fair shake in life, let alone much of a second chance. They are poignant tales, often gripping. Some will amaze you, others grab you by the gut and refuse to let go. Most of the stories are about coming of age in New Orleans, a city that has learned to live with tragedy. New Orleans has been cast in several different lights over the years—as painted