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George Wright's autobiography is the unforgettable
story of a man who rose from poverty and hardship to build a life of dignity
and purpose. Born into great need in the fishing village of Sans Souci, Wright
endured abuse, hunger and instability. Yet he discovered early his gift as a
keen observer, recording with humour and honesty the everyday details of
Trinidadian life: funerals and festivals, bush medicine and obeah, the rhythms
of school and village community.
As a young runaway in Port of Spain, Wright survived
by ingenuity: working as a yard boy, factory hand, bauxite loader, trader in
Suriname, even living in a tree. Along the way, he read Shakespeare and
Dickens, painted houses, bartended, fought when challenged, and captured it all
with extraordinary clarity.
His life transformed when he found love, built a home
in Laventille and earned respect as "man of business" for a local entrepreneur.
More than memoir, Wright's story is a testament to resilience, integrity and
hope, an inspiring Caribbean life narrative for all readers of autobiography.
story of a man who rose from poverty and hardship to build a life of dignity
and purpose. Born into great need in the fishing village of Sans Souci, Wright
endured abuse, hunger and instability. Yet he discovered early his gift as a
keen observer, recording with humour and honesty the everyday details of
Trinidadian life: funerals and festivals, bush medicine and obeah, the rhythms
of school and village community.
As a young runaway in Port of Spain, Wright survived
by ingenuity: working as a yard boy, factory hand, bauxite loader, trader in
Suriname, even living in a tree. Along the way, he read Shakespeare and
Dickens, painted houses, bartended, fought when challenged, and captured it all
with extraordinary clarity.
His life transformed when he found love, built a home
in Laventille and earned respect as "man of business" for a local entrepreneur.
More than memoir, Wright's story is a testament to resilience, integrity and
hope, an inspiring Caribbean life narrative for all readers of autobiography.
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Cadiz Topp, Elizabeth
- ISBN: 9789766580414
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.94
- Number Of Pages: 422
- Publication Year: 2025
Language:
English