Impressions/Expressions of the Lion Queen - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1456787217 ISBN 13: 9781456787219

Publisher: AuthorHouseUK, 2011

Synopsis

This book was put together from a catalogue of poems and it was not an easy task selecting the right ones, having done so, the writer has managed to include something for everyone, from both religious and non-religious backgrounds. Please note, most of the manuscripts written in this book are early works of 'The Lion Queen' and are within a proximity of twenty to twenty-five years old. The idea of putting a book out is not new. The writer has attempted to publish her work from the mid-eighties, and between 1995-1996 sent some of her poems to various publishers but was unfortunate not to have any of her work published. Having said that the writer has under no circumstances given authorisation to any other party to use or publish her work except for the current publisher. The "Impressions/Expressions of The Lion Queen" is a catalogue of experiences put together and designed through observation and by sheer creativity. This is a book of word, sound and power and is a must in every household, irrespective to your race colour, class or creed. If the author has touched but one soul then her job has been done, and having said that, it is clear that The Lion Queen would like to reach out to as many people as possible. Thank you all for your support.

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About the Author:

The author was born in the Caribbean, where she was raised by her grandmother, who taught her family values and traditions, and to appreciate nature and the essence of the land. Her grandmother played a very important role in her life and was inspirational in the development of her spirituality and awareness. She was not only highly spiritual but she was also a natural herbalist and a mountaineer as she spent a lot her time in the mountains gathering fruits, vegetables and herbs which she used to treat or cure specific ailments. The author came to England in the early 70's, and attended the local school in West London. Schooling here was very different, in that the educational system by which she was taught was different from that of the Caribbean, and it was very difficult for her to remain focussed and to acclimatise. At the age of fourteen, she found herself worrying about what she was going to do when she left school, as a majority of her friends already knew which direction they would take. Having said that, the author knew that she was here for a purpose and that important works had to be done but did know then what this would entail. Two years later a friend introduced her to a Rastafarian who in turn introduced her to another Rastafarian and these two brothers taught her about Rastafari and the teachings thereof. They met regularly with a circle of friends who also wanted to study the teachings of Rastafari and they formed a study group where they concentrated on learning black history. The author studied the contributions and the input made by African people both globally and internationally and was therefore better equipped to cope and deal with the alienation and isolation that was experienced after coming to a foreign country. The author enjoys all forms of music to mention but a few: African, Reggae, Soul, and RnB.

About this edition

• Publisher: AuthorHouseUK
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1456787217
• ISBN 13: 9781456787219
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120