First Rain
The journey from a complex family and social life in Jamaica to a search for wholeness in America is captured in this inspiring collection. The solidarity of Jamaicans and the island's nuanced class structure are placed alongside a picture of isolation for Caribbean migrants in America and the perils—drugs, violence, and a discriminatory legal system—that they face. Using memories, family lore, and imagination as inspiration, the work alternates between anger and joy but maintains a determined resilience throughout.
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First Rain
The journey from a complex family and social life in Jamaica to a search for wholeness in America is captured in this inspiring collection. The solidarity of Jamaicans and the island's nuanced class structure are placed alongside a picture of isolation for Caribbean migrants in America and the perils—drugs, violence, and a discriminatory legal system—that they face. Using memories, family lore, and imagination as inspiration, the work alternates between anger and joy but maintains a determined resilience throughout.
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| ISBN-13: | 9781845230333 |
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| Publisher: | Peepal Tree Press Ltd. |
| Publication date: | 04/28/2006 |
| Pages: | 84 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.25(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.40(d) |
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