Born as a pandemic project from the staff at the Franco-American Collection based at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn College, the Franco American Pathways Podcast explores the history of Canadians who relocated to Maine and established families who have remained in place for generations. Hosts Julia Rhinelander, Anna Faherty, and Maureen Perry invited me to share the history of Biddeford, my Franco-American roots, and how the rich Franco culture of the city is informing its renaissance.
You can listen to Episode 9 and Episode 10 below and be sure to check out the supplemental blogs for Part 1 and Part 2 to explore the maps and photos from our tour of downtown Biddeford.
French Boy and Memoir Writing with Denis Ledoux – Franco-American Pathways
In this episode, Anna sits down with Denis Ledoux. A well-established writer, Ledoux is the author of French Boy: A 1950s Franco-American Childhood and the editor of Lives in Translation: An Anthology of Contemporary Franco-American Writings. His most recent work, Here to Stay: Lives in 17th-Century Canada, appeared in the fall of 2025. Denis is the founder of the Memoir Network, which guides everyday people through the process of creating rich, insightful, and compelling memoirs.In this conversation, Denis shares his story and provides insights about the memoir-writing process.Welcome, and happy listening! Merci, et très bonne écoute!Interviewee: Denis Ledoux Interviewer: Anna FahertyNarration: Patrick Lacroix Editing: Anna Faherty & Patrick Lacroix Music: Rob Sylvain
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