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Overview"Rafer Cartwright, the youngest of four siblings raised in a working class neighborhood on the outskirts of Kingston, Jamaica, had suffered through years of academic boredom at his local schools. Then along came Usain Alt, a history educator renowned for his ability to motivate his students with innovative lessons, thought provoking discussions, and revolutionary role playing techniques. The mentor instilled in his pupils, through a discourse of their slave descendants and lessons on the civil rights movement in the United States, a fervent sense of pride for their roots, their culture, and their blackness. With Rafe having graduated from high school as a respected leader in community affairs, his sights were set on college placement. Yet because of the economic recession on his island during the 1970's, the enterprising man like many of his cronies opted for better employment opportunities available in North America. But there were other ""players"" in this foreign milieu who would make his transition difficult. Black urban street thugs and menacing Mafia associates would make his life a living hell. Ironically, two white entities, one human and the other canine, would provide both love and heartbreak for the proud Jamaican. Unbeknownst to all, Rafe possessed an inner ""power"" which had actually originated during the ancient tribal eras of southern Africa. But would this special ability provide relief from his tormentors, or would it subsequently cause his demise?" Full Product DetailsAuthor: Robert O SmithPublisher: Outskirts Press Imprint: Outskirts Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.522kg ISBN: 9781478730057ISBN 10: 1478730056 Pages: 356 Publication Date: 20 June 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor Information"Rob Smith is a retired teacher, having been employed as an educator of language arts, reading, and social studies at the middle and high school levels. His creative instructional techniques in writing and public speaking produced students who, after initial bouts of apathy and resistance, expressed their penned and spoken ideas with conviction while raising their self-esteem. Mr. Smith also earned recognition in the extracurricular milieu, directing school theatrical productions and coaching various sports teams. He garnered three ""Teacher of the Year"" awards during his36 year stint in education. Rob now makes his home in southern New Jersey with his beloved wife Joann and their precious, too pampered bichon Gabby." Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |