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CBS Press presents My Mama Marie

Our friends at the Center for Basque Studies Press are pleased to present My Mama Marie by Joan Errea. This story was originally written by a woman wishing to transmit the family story to her grandson but evolves into so much more. The story is about Marie Jeanne Paris nee Goyhenetche who was born in Banca, Behe Nafarroa, and immigrated to Currie, Nevada where she would meet her husband Arnaud Paris. Written by Marie's daughter, the book shares the incredible challenges faced by her mother, but also some of her own childhood stories of living on the ranch and adventures in one-room schoolhouses. It also includes a collection of Marie's recipes. For more information on the book or to order a copy please visit the CBS book store.

8HZ – featuring Philippe Irigoyen

This month's edition of 8 Herrialdean Zuzenean aired on August 4th featuring Philippe Irigoyen the author of Hipolito Yrigoyen, un président Basque. Hipolito was Argentina's first president was known as "the father of the poor." He held office twice and worked very hard for the working class, including improving working conditions in factories, regulating working hours, and pushing for pensions. He was driven out of office during his second term by a military coup. Philippe, who was recently in the US visiting family and friends, also conducted interviews with Basques in Bakersfield, segments of which are also included in this program. To hear the program, click here, and for more information on the book: Hipolito Yrigoyen, Un Président Basque. Martikorena