Louisiana Wind

By: Randy Willis

Narrated by: Tom Lennon

Length: 1 hr and 52 mins

Publisher's summary

"The best men I've known have been cowmen. There's a code they live by - it's their way of life. It starts with an abiding reverence for the good Lord. They're taught to honor and respect their parents and to share both blanket and bread. Their words are their bond, a handshake their contract. They're good stewards of his creation, the land. They believe the words in his book.

Learn from these men - from their stories of triumph over tragedy, victory over adversity, for the wisdom of others blows where it wishes - like a Louisiana wind." (Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr., 1900)

This is the story of such men....

From master storyteller Randy Willis, an action-packed Western saga inspired by a true story.

©2016 Randy Willis (P)2016 Randy Willis

Wonderful Family History

Would you consider the audio edition of Louisiana Wind to be better than the print version?

Definitely, the mood and tone were very realistic

What did you like best about this story?

These all seemed like real tales. Read more like a memoir of a great man, not a novel.

What about Tom Lennon’s performance did you like?

I can imagine this is actually what they sounded like. Slow and laid back as befitting the time and local.

Any additional comments?

Great little book as a follow up to Three Winds Blowing and even 12 Years a Slave.

Louisiana Wind

A good short western. This story was good to listen to. And Tom Lennon did a good job narrating this book

Awesome little novella

Awesome little novella. Loved this cowboy story.
Not fast paced but beautifully written.
If you like the cowpoke lifestyle. you'll love this.
Looking for more from this author.

Good short historical story

Whew, what I must poit out right away is for those that listen to the audible version of this book Tom Lennon the narrator does a really good job. He has the perfect campfire tone for telling a story. The kind that holds your attention and if you're not careful it could also put you to sleep. Ha, hopefully Tom doesn't see that as a bad thing because it's not. It's that low, steady cadence that does the trick of relaxing your mind and making you focus while trying to put you to sleep at the same time.

History is a topic that I enjoy reading about and Louisiana Wind is a great historical that's short enough to get in all the little details, kept me interested and encouraging to see what the other stories are all about.

Disclaimer:
I received this book for free from the narrator and my review is given freely!

Amazing Story

Well written and good character development. Narration by Tom Lennon was good. This story is recommended

Little known part of US History.

Where does Louisiana Wind rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Pretty high. Lot's of interesting topics in such a short book. The period shortly after the Civil War is not something I have read about before.

What other book might you compare Louisiana Wind to and why?

Three Winds Blowing. This is a continuation of the family history.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Not really. Each chapter is a little complete story so you can stop after each if you want.

Any additional comments?

Good little book. I thought the narrator did a pretty good job of sounding authentic to the time and place.

Joining a cattle drive!

A rewarding, compassionate, and enjoyable recollection of the cowboy’s life on the trail. This is a fine short story of historical non-fiction written by a modern-day cowboy. Tom Lenon provided an authentic performance that added to the times’ atmosphere. It was an enjoyable short listen.

Great stories about life as a cowboy

Would you listen to Louisiana Wind again? Why?

Yes, I have listened twice already. It is a great book and the narrator has that kind of voice that makes him a great story teller.

What other book might you compare Louisiana Wind to and why?

The other Louisiana books by the same author. Same style of writing.

Which scene was your favorite?

The telling of the mom who set out the money, whiskey and Bible to determine her son's fate. She decided he would be a politician.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Many times I laughed out loud.

A Highly Fulfilling Listen!

I’m from Louisiana so it was delightful to hear some familiar locations discussed. I was intrigued with this story from another time period. Great details! Author did a great job with the layout of everything. Narrator made it easy on the ears and compelled me to listen closely to not miss anything. Very enjoyable indeed!

A ride on a cattle drive, getting to know cowboys

This was not quite what I had expected but I have to say it was an enjoyable escape from reality for a while. Mr. Lennon is one of my favorite narrators, I don't have to worry about swearing or anything inappropriate and he knows how to bring a book to life. This is basically remembrances of time spent on the trail with the boys dad listening to stories past. Some of them made me smile and a couple made me laugh out loud, others make you think "really?". If you want a quick read this is a great one!
I received a free code from Audiobooks Unleashed to listen to it on Audible. This review is my own honest opinion