The event was held at the Faith Assembly Building on 101st Avenue, and was well attended by several Guyanese scholars and book-lovers. Dr. Gary Girdhari, publisher of Guyana Journal, warmly introduced Mr. Mohammed. He reminisced about the good old days when the author and himself were youngsters in Guyana.
During his trip down memory lane, he talked about the author's signature "tall, lanky and swaggering" walks back then. His poignant description of Mr. Mohamed brought a tinge of nostalgia in almost all present at the book presentation.
Mr. Mohamed took the poduim and started talking some more about himself and what inspired him to write. It was evident that the soft-spoken author was very touched by Dr. Girdhari's kind words. Mr. Mohamed grew up reading stories from the Bible at Sunday schools. These great Biblical stories helped shape his imagination and creative mind at a tender age. He said that "A Tapestry of Life" is a dedication to all those folks who inspired him. Such a nice gesture on his part.
"A Tapestry of Life" is a fictional work that borders on historical happenings that occurred in the West Indies at varying times. The book nicely intertwines peoples' lives and experiences from several of the Caribbean countries and brings them together. Whether it's the village spiritual healer, or the brazen singer at the road corner or the bashful Mr. Brown from Jamaica (not Queens, mind you, but the West Indies), "A Tapestry of Life" is a must read.
And as Mrs. Alma Girdhari noted, once she picked up the book to read, she could not put it down. She had to finish it at one go.
So, folks please read this book and pass it on to your children. It is a worthwhile book from one of your own.
1. Mr. Mohamed answers questions 2.Mrs. Alma Girdhari
3. A section of the crowd 4.Dr. Ramnarine, myself and Dr. Girdhari
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