Long Time Washington, D.C. Restaurateur Serves as Role Model to Younger Generations

Lulu has served for many years as a mentor and role model to her children and many other young people who have learned the restaurant business by working at Blackies. At their request, Lulu has just published her memoirs, "My Life with Blackie the Greek: An Enduring Washington Love Story" (Pacific Press), to inspire and guide even more young people.

When Lulu Auger and her husband Ulysses handed over control of their Washington, D.C. landmark restaurant, Blackies, to their children in the 1990s, they had spent 50 years reigning as local restaurant royalty. Lulu has served for many years as a mentor and role model to her children and many other young people who have learned the restaurant business by working at Blackies. At their request, Lulu has just published her memoirs, "My Life with Blackie the Greek: An Enduring Washington Love Story" (Pacific Press), to inspire and guide even more young people.

Gail Berendzen, the President of Women of Washington, Inc., says that Lulu Augers book is the story of children of immigrant parents achieving the American Dream. On deeper levels, this book is the saga of a brave, innovative family -- one that confronts a myriad of challenges and obstacles, yet manages to overcome them all. The Augers have touched the lives of countless people; this inspiring book will touch new generations, telling them in engaging narrative real stories about real people who have made a difference"

"My Life with Blackie the Greek" is the quintessential American Dream story. Using only her brain, ambition, and personality, Lulu Auger rose from a poor childhood growing up with nine siblings on a small Minnesota farm during the Great Depression to become the owner of Blackies, a renowned Washington, D.C. restaurant. Along the way, Lulu made incredible friends, worked for the government during World War 2, became immersed in Greek culture after marrying Ulysses Auger, discovered the joys and pains of motherhood, and, above all, learned that having a strong backbone and being true to oneself are the keys to success. She also chronicles the history of Washington and its restaurant industry from the 1940s to the present. Her encouraging story of never giving up in the face of incredible odds will inspire everyone who reads "My Life with Blackie the Greek."

Lulu Auger first came to Washington, D.C. during World War Two at the age of 17 to work for the government, and after a few years in California, returned to Washington for good. Lulu Auger is an expert on food, the restaurant industry, and recent Washington history, and she is developing an active lecture schedule, speaking in front of such organizations as Women on Washington.

   To receive a review copy of the book or schedule an interview with Lulu Auger, please contact Jennifer Hughes, publicist, at jennifer@booksintl.com or 703-443-0997.