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Jamaican Migrant
Jamaican Migrant
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"Jamaican Migrant" is a 1965 memoir by a Jamaican cabinetmaker who emigrated to Britain. It follows the author's life from childhood in Jamaica to his journey as a stowaway in Britain, including his experiences in London.
Format: Hardback
Length: 126 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Jamaican Migrant (1965) is a heartfelt and poignant memoir by a Jamaican cabinetmaker who embarked on a new life in Britain. This is the story of a man who has lived an entire life, from his childhood in a large and humble Jamaican family to his apprenticeship in Jamaica, his journey to Britain as a stowaway, and his years in London as a Jamaican immigrant. The author takes us on a journey from the coast of Jamaica, where we encounter drug dealers and orators on the beach, hurricanes, his father's wartime jazz band, to the challenges and complexities of girls, jobs, and solitude during a London winter.
The book offers a vivid and authentic portrayal of Jamaican life and culture, providing a glimpse into the experiences of immigrants and their struggles in a new country. It is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit and a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of cross-cultural migration.
Weight: 400g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032367347
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