La Belle Époque

By Marilyn Dufour and Marie-Albert Baudin Joseph

A heartfelt memoir of family, resilience, love, and unforgettable memories.
Born in Martinique in 1922, Marie-Albert Baudin Joseph grew up in the countryside under the loving care of her grandmother. Surrounded by fruit trees, family traditions, and the beauty of island life, she experienced what she would forever call "La Belle poque", the beautiful times of her childhood.
But life had other plans.
From a difficult marriage and single motherhood to raising six daughters alone, Marie-Albert faced extraordinary challenges with courage, determination, and unwavering faith. At the age of forty, she left her beloved island and began a new life in Toulon, on the French Riviera, where she worked tirelessly to provide for her family and build a better future for her children.
Through vivid memories and touching anecdotes, she takes readers on a remarkable journey from rural Martinique in the 1920s, to wartime hardships, family celebrations, travels to R union Island, Senegal, French Guiana, and New York City, and finally her return home to Martinique after retirement.
Written in her own words at the age of eighty, La Belle poque is more than a memoir. It is a tribute to family, a testament to perseverance, and a gift to future generations. Rich with Caribbean culture, family history, and timeless wisdom, it preserves the memories of a woman whose life was defined by resilience, love, and an unbreakable spirit.
This inspiring story reminds us that true wealth is not measured by possessions, but by the people we love, the memories we create, and the legacy we leave behind.
A moving memoir for readers who cherish family stories, Caribbean heritage, women's history, and the extraordinary journeys hidden within ordinary lives.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C47RZDJP
• ISBN13: 9798393712471
• Release Date: May 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"