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Peedum - and other original Jamaican village stories

Lena Joy Rose

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Description:Nostalgic. Touching. Amusing. Whether you grew up in Jamaica or not, this heartwarming collection of stories and poems brings you ‘home’. At the heart of this collection is the innocence of childhood, with its wonders and woes; learning to ride, squabbling with siblings, coping with loss, and the ever-present fear of duppies. The poems woven throughout the book provide entertaining snapshots of Jamaican culture, managing to say so much in just a few lines. The author uses patois to hilarious effect, as she gently pokes fun at old-fashioned values, Overall, Peedum is a skillful tapestry of memories, traditions and Jamaican folklore that is deeply personal and yet universally appealing.**REVIEWS** "Peedum" sweeps you up into colourful narratives, bursting with imagery, and carries you on a journey, through a Jamaican village, straight into the hearts and souls of its vivacious characters.- Jo Cooke Author, “Frommer’s Day By Day Jamaica” "Peedum" is a delightful collection of easy-to-read, hilarious stories and poems that skilfully engages all five senses by weaving together the aromas, sights, sounds and culture of a Jamaican village. Everything comes alive. From the clamour of revivalists to walking through the banana walk at night, to the sounds made by a kerosene lamp with a dying flame, every detail brings you closer to a true depiction of life as an innocent child growing up in rural Jamaica. - Judith Falloon-ReidAuthor, “Time & Seasons” and other novelsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Peedum - and other original Jamaican village stories. To get started finding Peedum - and other original Jamaican village stories, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Nostalgic. Touching. Amusing. Whether you grew up in Jamaica or not, this heartwarming collection of stories and poems brings you ‘home’. At the heart of this collection is the innocence of childhood, with its wonders and woes; learning to ride, squabbling with siblings, coping with loss, and the ever-present fear of duppies. The poems woven throughout the book provide entertaining snapshots of Jamaican culture, managing to say so much in just a few lines. The author uses patois to hilarious effect, as she gently pokes fun at old-fashioned values, Overall, Peedum is a skillful tapestry of memories, traditions and Jamaican folklore that is deeply personal and yet universally appealing.**REVIEWS** "Peedum" sweeps you up into colourful narratives, bursting with imagery, and carries you on a journey, through a Jamaican village, straight into the hearts and souls of its vivacious characters.- Jo Cooke Author, “Frommer’s Day By Day Jamaica” "Peedum" is a delightful collection of easy-to-read, hilarious stories and poems that skilfully engages all five senses by weaving together the aromas, sights, sounds and culture of a Jamaican village. Everything comes alive. From the clamour of revivalists to walking through the banana walk at night, to the sounds made by a kerosene lamp with a dying flame, every detail brings you closer to a true depiction of life as an innocent child growing up in rural Jamaica. - Judith Falloon-ReidAuthor, “Time & Seasons” and other novelsWe have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Peedum - and other original Jamaican village stories. To get started finding Peedum - and other original Jamaican village stories, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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