A Souvenir of Antigua in Poetry reflects the author's fond memories of life on the island. On its own, the book persuades the reader to pause, with profound questions to self, and encourages empathy, as the reader experiences a deliciously emotional journey. For those who long to engage in literary works, with substance, A Souvenir of Antigua in Poetry is filled with sparkling gems. They range from poems with musical cadence, as in "Potpourri Music;" or innocent childhood imaginings, as in "The Clouds;" to serious musings, as in "Time and Place Intersection;" or humour, as in "Ode to a Pervert." A Souvenir of Antigua in Poetry easily fits into any era. Reading it is a special poetically edifying experience!

Shades of a Colonial Coloured An Autobiography chronicles the young author's memory milestones, such as asking her mother to pick her up, at age one-and-a-half; Queen Elizabeth's Coronation celebration, at three years old; and the colony's conversion from British pounds, shillings and pence to the new Eastern Caribbean Currency of dollars and cents, at age ten, among others. The author documents taboo subject questions such as "Where do babies come from?" She touches on the very subtle racism that lurks amongst a few people; the days of migration to England; her first encounter with Rock & Roll and the juke box; and her first peek into American racism. The book gives insight into the author's makeup and foundation, literally. It shows her enthusiasm for learning, and her curiosity about humanity. It also reveals how much corporate punishment was used in home and school. This autobiography is testament to a determination to persevere and rise above all odds, in spite of obstacles. Youth's honest naivete, innocence, and beauty shine through this thoughtfully written, informative, and valuable work.

In A Little Souvenir in Poetry, Sislyn Peters selects classic and contemporary favorites from her compilation of poems. This is an intelligently written work, which exposes Peters as a visionary who brings issues to the fore, such as in "The Stoning," "When You Ain't Got Time," and "To A Mother." She makes full use of figures of speech; the reader is not at a loss for sharp imagery. It is obvious that Peters is a literary artist. Her poems have a musical beat, and are sculpted. They are also engrossing, and cause the reader to become engrossed, pause, soul-search, and smile.

Shades of a Colonial Coloured An Autobiography chronicles the young author's memory milestones, such as asking her mother to pick her up, at age one-and-a-half; Queen Elizabeth's Coronation celebration, at three years old; and the colony's conversion from British pounds, shillings and pence to the new Eastern Caribbean Currency of dollars and cents, at age ten, among others. The author documents taboo subject questions such as "Where do babies come from?" She touches on the very subtle racism that lurks amongst a few people; the days of migration to England; her first encounter with Rock & Roll and the juke box; and her first peek into American racism. The book gives insight into the author's makeup and foundation, literally. It shows her enthusiasm for learning, and her curiosity about humanity. It also reveals how much corporate punishment was used in home and school. This autobiography is testament to a determination to persevere and rise above all odds, in spite of obstacles. Youth's honest naivete, innocence, and beauty shine through this thoughtfully written, informative, and valuable work.

In A Little Souvenir in Poetry, Sislyn Peters selects classic and contemporary favorites from her compilation of poems. This is an intelligently written work, which exposes Peters as a visionary who brings issues to the fore, such as in "The Stoning," "When You Ain't Got Time," and "To A Mother." She makes full use of figures of speech; the reader is not at a loss for sharp imagery. It is obvious that Peters is a literary artist. Her poems have a musical beat, and are sculpted. They are also engrossing, and cause the reader to become engrossed, pause, soul-search, and smile.

A Souvenir of Antigua in Poetry reflects the author's fond memories of life on the island. On its own, the book persuades the reader to pause, with profound questions to self, and encourages empathy, as the reader experiences a deliciously emotional journey. For those who long to engage in literary works, with substance, A Souvenir of Antigua in Poetry is filled with sparkling gems. They range from poems with musical cadence, as in "Potpourri Music;" or innocent childhood imaginings, as in "The Clouds;" to serious musings, as in "Time and Place Intersection;" or humour, as in "Ode to a Pervert." A Souvenir of Antigua in Poetry easily fits into any era. Reading it is a special poetically edifying experience!