Olympic Gardens is a fascinating new novel by Andrene Bonner. It is a story of displacement, literacy, friendship, and hope.
By the time Roderick Brissett learns that he is being shipped away from his rural family home to live with his aunt in the city, it is too late for a reprieve. His mother’s decision came without questions or answers. Roderick’s youth is tested under the most adverse conditions. It is within the abyss of such harsh realities that he must find strength and seek some semblance of joy that will help him to survive, grow, and find his place in the world.
June 17, 2009 at 1:19 am
Olympic Gardens is an amazing book! If a child is looking for adventure, humor, and the important touch of reality. It is a heart-felt, and wonderful story. The author’s creativity, and use of descriptive writing helps me visualize the story in my head. I can see Roderick “takin a bus to town” and being yelled at by his mother. Olympic Gardens will soon be a Jamaican classic, read for ages to come. Well done Miss Bonner, well done.
June 17, 2009 at 1:51 am
Thanks toughcookie10133. Please continue to spread the word. I appreciate your interest in this work.
August 24, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Adrene I am trying to see how I can purchase this book, because I need to know how I can sell this. First I have to read it, anyway will give you a call later… Love the cover excellent art work.
August 26, 2009 at 7:42 pm
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March 1, 2010 at 5:13 pm
I have had friends from the UK say they are unable to obtain the book on amazon UK. I mentioned it to Beverly ( my sister ) who informed me that you pay for amazon UK, this a month ago it is still not available, I had to send them a copy, I think you are loosing out here
March 13, 2010 at 2:19 pm
Hello Cecil. Thanks for touching base and being such a great ambassador for Olympic Gardens. Most definitely, the UK is being explored and amazon will be on board soon.