Summary
The Same Earth: A Jamaican Tale of Belonging and Redemption
After the devastating hurricane of 1974, Imelda Richardson is displaced from Jamaica and sent to England with no place to stay and no plan. She finds unexpected refuge with Purletta Johnson, an ex-pat embracing Jamaican culture in unconventional ways.
When her mother passes away, Imelda returns to her homeland. Alongside Tessa Walcott, she establishes a Neighbourhood Watch after Tessa’s panties are stolen. However, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780753823118 |
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| ISBN-10: | 075382311X |
| Author: | Kei Miller |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2009 |
| Weight: | 235g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 22mm |
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The hazards of homecoming lie at the heart of poet Kei Miller’s charm-filled debut…a breezy good-humour pervades Miller’s portrait of island life.– INDEPENDENT
The hazards of homecoming lie at the heart of poet Kei Miller’s charm-filled debut…a breezy good-humour pervades Miller’s portrait of island life. * INDEPENDENT *
About The Author
Kei Miller
Kei Miller divides his time between Jamaica and the UK. He is currently teaching the Prose Fiction course at the University of the West Indies. His collection of short stories, THE FEAR OF STONES, was shortlisted for the Commonwealth Writer’s Prize for Best First Book.
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