Synopsis
A Kind of Homecoming is a memoir written by Eustace Edward Ricardo Braithwaite, a Guyanese novelist, diplomat, and teacher. The book describes Braithwaite's return to his home country of Guyana after spending many years living and working abroad. Braithwaite reflects on his childhood in Guyana, his experiences as a student in England, and his career as a diplomat in the United States and Africa. He also discusses the political and social changes that occurred in Guyana during his absence, including the rise of socialism and the struggles of the Afro-Guyanese community. Through his personal experiences and observations, Braithwaite provides a vivid portrait of Guyana and its people, as well as an insightful commentary on the challenges facing postcolonial societies. A Kind of Homecoming is a poignant and thoughtful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of identity, belonging, and cultural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
About the Author
E. R. Braithwaite was born in British Guiana (now Guyana) in 1912. Educated at the City College of New York and the University of Cambridge, he served in the Royal Air Force during World War II. Braithwaite spent 1950 to 1960 in London, first as a schoolteacher and then as a welfare worker—experiences he described in To Sir, With Love and Paid Servant, respectively. In 1966 he was appointed Guyana’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations. He also held positions at the World Veterans Federation and UNESCO, was a professor of English at New York University’s Institute for Afro-American Affairs, taught creative writing at Howard University, and was the author of five nonfiction books and two novels. He passed away in 2016 at the age of 104.
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