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General Fiction » Broken Gourds
Synopsis – Broken Gourds Broken Gourds is "Inspirational Folklore." Written in the tradition of Steinbeck’s Cannery Row, it is a portrait of humanity mirrored in the events of one Jamaican farming village. It considers the role of the intuitive mind in the form of a lowly healer whose mission is to empower the oppressed while fostering harmony and hope. His success attracts the temptations greed, hate, lust, and jealousy. These he must struggle to overcome. Broken Gourds a story of life. Those very elements which rocked that multi-ethnic community a century ago are still at the very core of all society, of life, today.
Title: Broken Gourds Overview- Broken Gourds 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. Other Beresford McLean books:
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Tillie Harris's life is in … Book Reviews:Reviews – Broken Gourds Beresford McLean in his novel Broken Gourds gives a colourful, picturesque, true-to-life, non-romanticised version of life in post-slavery Jamaica. His characters are sharp, distinct, non-political and, therefore, credible. The work is well written, well researched and imaginative. The vibrant colours on the cover as well as those described in the novel are easily acceptable as they link with the culture the village inherited from their ancestors. He shows cultural beliefs to be as natural as breathing. Franklene Frater – Jamaica Gleaner
Broken Gourds . . . A warm story of how one man’s transformation can move a people. Both well-crafted and revealing, this is an inspiring tale of humanity for readers of all ages. Kirkus Discoveries McLean composes his poetic tale (Broken Gourds) in full consciousness of the power of words. Forward Magazine Set in a small Jamaican farming village, Broken Gourds by Beresford McLean is the deftly written, and engaging story of a lowly healer who seeks to empower the suffering, yet who learns the hard way that with power comes immense temptation and the seven deadly sins. The eternal struggle of human nature and man at war with himself is exquisitely captured in this exotic yet empathetic tale. Midwest Book Review Broken Gourds paints an exceptional portrait of rural Jamaica and also serves as a great advertisement for its author. Beresford McLean is a gifted folklorist with a keen eye for storytelling who has spun an interesting and intriguing tale from contiguous slivers of Jamaican history and folklore. McLean’s clever intervening of supernatural forces also help to enhance the main thrust of the story and sustain its momentum. As a reader, at times, you expect an eruption with the surprising subplots, but the novel holds its equanimity to the end. M. Stephanie Browne – Guyana Journal Broken Gourds is a must read in the understanding of and appreciation for the Jamaican society. Caribbean Camera, Toronto, Ontario. Broken Gourds . . . A folktale destined to be a classic. An exciting new voice in contemporary literature, McLean writes with a master's touch. Beverley J. Rowe – Bevbooks
In Broken Gourds Beresford McLean brings the full plate of human failings to the table. He also gives the readers love, forgiveness and redemption. And in the end he shows the full circle of life. Hayworth - The Compulsive Reader The World in Microcosm. In Broken Gourds Beresford McLean has done something many writers never even attempt: he has taken the whole of humanity and put it into an observable context. In the remote Jamaican village of Albion McLean has created a society of people where sin, goodness, vengeance, and forgiveness comingle, as they do in us all. Somewhere in the depths of it lies the discovery of both self and others. McLean's village gives us a mirror in which to find the essence of humanity. It is well worth the read. Peter Heyrman – Professor and Editor Broken Gourds . . .. Beautifully written. Very well done! Denise's Pieces - Fiction Book Reviews Broken Gourds . . . a story about healing, about triumph, about humanity, but it's also the story about the flip side to all of that. It's the story of hate, of adultery, corruption, and the selfishness that sprouts from fear. Critique Magazine
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