Book description
Peter Jailall continues his search for the place called home in his
third volume of poetry, exploring the "open, dangerous"
landscape of a post-September 11th world. In this climate of
globalization, none are untouched by the threats of terrorism or the
spoils of modernization and its effect on our environment. As poet,
teacher and storyteller, Peter's unique gift for the blending of
language -- from Caribbean-accented English to Hindi -- allows him to
paint beautiful dichotomies between the Guyana of his birth, and the
Canada that is his current home.
"To those of us in the worldwide Guyanese diaspora, Peter's
poetry is cultural regeneration and joy. It generates the anchorage of
identity and self respect in a sea of uncertainty and adjustment. To
our host communities it provides insights into who we are as persons.
It encourages the realization that hopes, fears, and aspirations are
common across cultures and all are worthy of understanding and
respect. To all who read Peter's work come challenges to thought and
imagination, glowing pride, and prolonged pleasure."
-
Judaman Seecoomar, PhD, Author
"Peter Jailall speaks poignantly to problems of identity and
the painful feelings associated with movement and change in this fine
new collection. He examines past and present and points to our need to
find out and accept who we really are before cultural identity can be
recognized."
- Bob Barton , Storyteller, writer, educator
(OISE, University of Toronto)
Peter Jailall, a teacher, poet and storyteller, was born in Guyana
in 1944. He is the author of three books of poetry: This Healing
Place (1993), Yet Another Home (1997) and When September
Comes (2003). Peter is a member of the Racial Minority Writer's
Collective and the League of Canadian Poets. He has read his poetry in
schools, libraries and universities across North America, the United
Kingdom, the Caribbean and Guyana. An avid supporter of human rights
and social justice, he expresses his compassion and passion for human
values through his poetry. He was a finalist in the 2002 Mississauga
Arts Award in the category of Established Literary Artist. Peter lives
in Mississauga with his wife, Sabi, and their two sons, Dave and Nari.
