Broken Gourds
Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, General Art, Popular Culture, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Fiction & Literature
| Author: | Beresford McLean | ISBN: | 9781941553039 |
| Publisher: | Anancy Enterprise, LLC | Publication: | April 4, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Anancy Enterprise, LLC | Language: | English |
| Author: | Beresford McLean |
| ISBN: | 9781941553039 |
| Publisher: | Anancy Enterprise, LLC |
| Publication: | April 4, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Anancy Enterprise, LLC |
| Language: | English |
Broken Gourds is set in Albion, Jamaica between 1880s and 1950s. Descendants of the British continue exploiting the progeny of African ex-slaves.
Dada, a simpleton and main character is born of lowly African parentage. In his late twenties, he becomes empowered with the gifts of preaching and healing. He changes his name to Brother Walk. His eclectic position pits him against the British. Brother Walk, however, magnetizes his African brethren. While attendance declines at the Baptist church and clinic and the former rich is faced with certain financial ruin, the proud, charismatic Brother Walk flourishes.
Beset with jealousy and hate, the Pastor asks the Police Inspector to investigate the Healer as a pretext for destroying him. The Inspector sends his and the pastor’s wife with fake ailments to trap Brother Walk. The attempts fail. The wives become allies of Brother Walk.
In a serious miscalculation, however, Brother Walk kidnaps a virgin for “religious” reasons. He is arrested.
Sparks fly. Albion is consumed by fear, hatred and revenge. As the drama escalates, Brother Walk must use his “medicine” to restore order.
Broken Gourds is set in Albion, Jamaica between 1880s and 1950s. Descendants of the British continue exploiting the progeny of African ex-slaves.
Dada, a simpleton and main character is born of lowly African parentage. In his late twenties, he becomes empowered with the gifts of preaching and healing. He changes his name to Brother Walk. His eclectic position pits him against the British. Brother Walk, however, magnetizes his African brethren. While attendance declines at the Baptist church and clinic and the former rich is faced with certain financial ruin, the proud, charismatic Brother Walk flourishes.
Beset with jealousy and hate, the Pastor asks the Police Inspector to investigate the Healer as a pretext for destroying him. The Inspector sends his and the pastor’s wife with fake ailments to trap Brother Walk. The attempts fail. The wives become allies of Brother Walk.
In a serious miscalculation, however, Brother Walk kidnaps a virgin for “religious” reasons. He is arrested.
Sparks fly. Albion is consumed by fear, hatred and revenge. As the drama escalates, Brother Walk must use his “medicine” to restore order.
