(Pre-Order:9/15/26) Forgotten Wetlands: Beloved Cajun Mecca At Risk of Vanishing

A CULTURE OF HEART. A FUTURE WORTH FIGHTING FOR.

From the vanishing wetlands that cradle our coast to the vibrant traditions that define our soul, Forgotten Wetlands is both a love letter and a wake-up call. It is a journey through the beauty, history, and spirit of Louisiana—where Cajun heritage, Creole roots, African rhythms, Native influences, and French legacy have simmered together for centuries like a perfect gumbo.

This book explores the forces that threaten our way of life—floods, neglect, political inaction, and a changing climate—and shines a light on the culture, mystery, and resilience that make Louisiana unlike anywhere else on earth. From the haunting beauty of historic plantations to the mystique of voodoo, from legendary gatherings to Mardi Gras parades that shake the streets with joy, this is a celebration of our people, our past, and our future.

BUT THIS IS MORE THAN A STORY OF LOSS—

IT IS A BLUEPRINT FOR HOPE.

Rooted in common sense, local wisdom, and hard-earned truth, this book offers practical solutions, calls for unity across political lines, and reminds us that with faith, action, and a shared commitment, we can protect the place we call home. Author Summary

Lawrence I. Morris was born and raised in Louisiana, where the bayous, the backroads, and the people shaped his values, his voice, and his vision. A lifelong observer of the beauty and challenges of his homeland, Lawrence writes with the conviction that our best days are still ahead if we choose to fight for them.

He is also the author of the autobiographical Book of Law I and Book of Law II, powerful true stories of his life, trials, tribulations, lessons learned, and the unwavering faith that carried him through. Together, his books reflect a singular mission: to inspire, to educate, and to ignite change.

Louisiana raised him. He writes for her.

WE CAN'T CONTROL THE RIVER, THE STORMS, OR TIME—

BUT TOGETHER, WE CAN SHAPE TOMORROW.

OUR LAND. OUR CULTURE. OUR RESPONSIBILITY. OUR LEGACY.