Hartley Neita's "My Story & Other Stories: A Memoir" - A Jamaican Literary Treasure
Discover the captivating world of Hartley Neita, the beloved Jamaican author and newspaper columnist, in this remarkable memoir. This literary triumph overflows with Neita's best-remembered newspaper columns, short stories and little-known historical gems, including the once-lost "Hartley Neita's Jamaican Memories." With his brilliantly crafted writing, he leads the reader past the signposts of his life—through the tiny Clarendon village of Four Paths in 1940s Jamaica, and along paths that crossed with a Queen, an Emperor, a Premier, Presidents and Prime Ministers.
Immerse Yourself in Authentic Jamaican Culture and History
Experience the rich tapestry of Jamaican life through the eyes of a master storyteller. Neita's memoir evokes laughter, nostalgia, and awe as it recounts:
"My Story & Other Stories" is more than a memoir - it's a living archive of Jamaican heritage. Perfect for:
History enthusiasts and cultural explorers Jamaican diaspora seeking a connection to home Students and educators of Caribbean studies Anyone fascinated by compelling personal narrativesOlive Senior, Poet Laureate of Jamaica (2021-2024), praises the book:
"A big book of brief, sparkling stories by a man whose writings kept us enthralled for over sixty years. This compilation of a small part of his writings fulfils the editor's claim for him as our griot, the long-memoried one, the repository of the oral tradition, historian, adviser, storyteller, conscience, and the Warner."
Lorna Goodison, CD., Author, Poet Laureate of Jamaica 2017-2021 is no less effusive:
"For those of us who had the real privilege of knowing Hartley Neita, this gathering of his stories, essays and newspaper columns is a wonderful gift. ... For those who did not know him, welcome to the world of one of the most noble and gifted sons of Jamaica, one of our finest citizens who was gracious in all his ways. Reading this book is the next best thing to being in his company, partaking of his wisdom, marvelling at his knowledge, and laughing loud and long with him again.
Neita's memoir captures the essence of Jamaica's journey from pre-independence to today. Don't miss this opportunity to own a piece of Jamaican literary history as Jamaica marks her 62nd year of Independence.
Read his memoir, and let "My Story & Other Stories" become your story too.
Título : My Story & Other Stories: A Memoir
EAN : 9789769695528
Editorial : Gary Neita
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