The Gods Smiled: A journey of overcoming

Author:   Shirley Baker
Publisher:   Meridian Shirley Press
ISBN:  

9781036963644


Pages:   222
Publication Date:   10 November 2025
Format:   Paperback
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The Gods Smiled: A journey of overcoming


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Born in a remote corner of Jamaica in 1940, Shirley Baker travelled to London with her mother as a second-class passenger on the SS Irpinia in 1956. She attended a comprehensive school as the only black pupil amongst 2,000 children. Shirley's story is about a journey of overcoming many obstacles in education, careers, her personal life, and as a single working parent after a bitter divorce. At the heart of her story is the ability to survive with the help of family and friends. Through travelling and research, Shirley learned about her Jamaican cultural background. Eventually, she emerged as a woman of strength and settled contentedly in a place she loves, to enjoy life with her dual cultural identity.

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Author:   Shirley Baker
Publisher:   Meridian Shirley Press
Imprint:   Meridian Shirley Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.263kg
ISBN:  

9781036963644


ISBN 10:   1036963640
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   10 November 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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