Washington Restaurateur Paves the Way for Women

Many of our heroes and pioneers remain unknown and unsung. One such trend-setter is Lulu Auger, who by sheer force of her intellect, personality and ambition, turned herself from a poor Minnesota farm girl living during the Great Depression into the co-owner of one of Washington, D.C.s landmark restaurants, Blackies.

Because of women like Harriet Tubman and Amelia Earhart, women today enjoy many more freedoms and possibilities than women in the past, but many of our heroes and pioneers remain unknown and unsung. One such trend-setter is Lulu Auger, who by sheer force of her intellect, personality and ambition, turned herself from a poor Minnesota farm girl living during the Great Depression into the co-owner of one of Washington, D.C.s landmark restaurants, Blackies. Lulu chronicles her inspiring story in her newly published memoirs -- "My Life with Blackie the Greek: An Enduring Washington Love Story" (Pacific Press).

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. 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 that InTowner Magazine says is destined to become a DC landmark." 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.