 | June 20, 2007
"SAINT LUCIA?S DISAPPOINTED ARTISTS"
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JAKO BOOKS |
Death by Fire
Written by Anderson Reynolds Set in the picturesque Caribbean island of St. Lucia, Death by Fire is an epic novel in which natural calamities, historical events, supernatural forces, and betrayed love all combine in deciding the fate of its characters. Victor Marquis, editor of The Voice, and author of Cabbages and Kings, says: The telling of the story is exceptional...extremely difficult to put it down... a seething cauldron of love, lust, hate and disaster...a cunningly-woven tale of people; their tribulations, passions, loves, frustrations, and the intricate way in which they touched and influenced each other...a journey back into St. Lucian life...(which) paints the dark side of the struggle for . . . read more |
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The Struggle For Survival: an historical, political, and socioeconomic perspective of St. Lucia
Written by Anderson Reynolds
The Struggle For Survival eloquently retells the story of the tragic 1993 banana strike that culminated in the shooting death of two farmers. However, by going beyond the tragedy and delving into the islands history, farmers struggle against droughts, hurricanes, falling prices, corrupt institutions, and multinational corporations is seen as a microcosm of the struggles of a people against slavery, colonization, imperialism, and natural calamities. As such, The Struggle For Survival is nothing less than a story about the birth of a nation, and by protrayal the birth of West Indian civilization. Modeste Downes, author of Phases, says: excellent work a powerful commentary a deep sincere analytical look into the state of things in the island today truly a compendium of St. Lucian life from early times to the modern era ... thoroughly enjoyed myself reading the book ... read more
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RHYTHMS OF THE GHETTO
Written by Ken E. Ballantyne Rhythms of the Ghetto is a beautifully illustrated book that turns poetic lines into pulsating phrases of jazz, blues, soul , gospel, reggae, and calypso. The title poem says I HEAR RHYTHMS DISTINCTIVE BLACK RHYTHMS PULSATING BLACK RHYTHMS FROM THE GHETTOES OF THE WORLD YEARNING CRYING WANTING TO BE FREE... Gwen Nisbert, Senior Literature Lecturer at the College of St. Kitts and Nevis says The lyrics convey a strength, directness and fearlessness which have an empowering effect. Readers cannot ignore the message which is forcefully conveyed through the drums of the Soul, Calypso, Blues, Rap, Reggae, Jazz and Gospel Rhythms... The unique, compelling style of Rhythms of the Ghetto provides everyone with an unusual educational experience... The poems engage the reader in rational thought on social, political and cultural issues which ... read more |
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 | In Phases Modeste Downes has attempted to innovate, sort of re-invent poetry, retaining its depth and sagacity, but at the same time softening its conventional mysticism. His poetry tackles themes that are current, topical and troublesome to the social architecture; and he does so in a language and style that is not esoteric or stereotyped, yet reflective of an appreciation of the various forms and genres. Phases has all the makings of a creation that will appeal to the sensibilities of critics and collectors alike. Beautifully crafted, the collection heralds the creative genius of someone destined to assume his rightful place among the Caribbean?s best writers...read more
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The Brown Curtains
by Clive Sankardayal What happens in The Brown Curtains when a group of Guyanese professionals migrate to St. Lucia to take advantage of better pay, presents a lesson in racial, cultural and religious tolerance that has important implications for the CSME and Caribbean integration. Moreover as one of the few West Indian novels to explore intra Caribbean migration and cultural differences among CARICOM countries, The Brown Curtains is indeed a path making work of art... read more |
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