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Idella Parker worked for many years as maid for the author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and has written two biographies about growing up in rural Alachua county, of....

Idella: Marjorie Rawlings' Perfect Maid

October 22, 2023

It is no secret among those who know me that Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings is one of my literary heroes.

That being said, I know enough about her to understand that her life and personality were complex. This autobiography is exactly what I needed to still hold deep love in my heart for my favorite American author, want to hug some of her hurt away, and want to scold her for a few of her choices.

"An exemplary study of one of America's finest writers"- Virginia Quarterly Review.

The speakers were Dr. Gordon Bigelow, from the University of Florida; Idella Parker, who worked as a maid for Mrs. Rawlings; and Dessie Smith Prescott.

Idella Parker worked for many years as maid for the author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and has written two biographies about growing up in rural Alachua county, of.

“Remembering Past One Another: Idella Parker, Marjorie.

Idella Parker impacted my life.

But then, the same thing could be said of all of us, couldn't it? Idella is a warm and wonderful writer who offers an accurate portrayal of someone famous while still protecting the confidential information shared during their friendship and I truly appreciate this work.

And since all of the places described in the book are near to the area I consider home, this is especially fascinating.

"When Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings drove into my yard in Reddick, Florida, on a hot, dusty September afternoon in 1940, I was expecting somebody else