Product Description

Broken Gourds is Inspirational Folklore. It is a portrait of humanity mirrored in the events of one small Jamaican farming village. The story tells of a lowly healer whose mission is to empower the oppressed while fostering harmony and hope. His success attracts the temptations of greed, hate, and lust. These he must struggle to overcome. FIC000000

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1987505 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

About the Author
The author, Beresford McLean, was born in rural Jamaica and later lived in Kingston where he completed and subsequently taught high school for three years. His first piece of writing won a contest in the local newspaper in Jamaica. In 1970 McLean migrated to the United States and supported himself through college by cooking in various New York restaurants and hotels, including the Waldorf Astoria. He complemented his undergraduate science curriculum at Herbert Lehman College with advanced creative writing courses. McLean subsequently gained a graduate degree in physics then worked as an engineer for twenty years in Texas and California. He retired from engineering to focus on writing. Broken Gourds, his first book, reveals his particular understanding of the intricate political and cultural underpinnings of his native Jamaica.