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Memories of a Jamaican Grandma

Memories of a Jamaican Grandma

by Beryl Murdock

For anyone wanting another grandma or getting to know their own, Memories of a Jamaican Grandma is a heartfelt, handwritten collection of Grandma’s memories and reflections on life, and over 200 prompt questions to help you spark meaningful family conversations. ‍ At 83, after surviving stage 3 cancer, Grandma Beryl decided to write down the stories she didn’t want her family to forget. Handwritten memories of her childhood in Jamaica, the first time she saw a TV, what she’d tell her parents if they were still around. It’s a life’s reflection, and a conversation waiting to be had with your family. ‍ This book is a collaboration with her daughter Deon, whose illustrations bring these memories to life, and her granddaughter Kenia, who compiled it and added conversation starters to help you capture your own family’s stories.

Duration: 2h 41m 33s
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Chapters (63)

0 Preface
3:34
0 Introduction
5:00
0 Dedication
0:34
0 Title
0:25
1 My Grandparents
3:05
2 My Parents
4:48
3 Sibling Teasing
4:26
4 Lunch Run
3:45
5 A Bird in the Bush
2:50
6 The Coup before the Coop
2:51
7 My Grandparents' House
3:12
8 Ship Sail
2:27
9 Carrying Water
2:27
10 My First Day At School
2:44
11 Mother Was Right
2:35
12 The Duppy
1:41
13 Heat In the Kitchen
1:53
14 Crossing That Bridge
1:55
15 Biting Ants
2:02
16 The Lie which was Helpful
3:42
17 Good singing
0:52
18 Animal Story
2:06
19 Name Calling
1:34
20 The Story She Sewed
1:35
21 Wash Day
2:29
22 As Luck would Have It
3:26
23 The Roof was Beautiful
3:12
24 Fear Of Flushing
3:12
25 My Many Interests
6:10
26 Hurricane
2:42
27 Run Away
1:37
28 When You Grow Up
4:03
29 The Mischief Maker
4:27
30 My First Pay Cheque
1:17
31 Independence Day
2:45
32 Roast
2:12
33 Jelly
1:53
34 Home sweet home
2:49
35 Patoo
1:07
36 Burial Song
2:09
37 Dear Younger Self
1:24
38 What I Would Say
1:26
39 Second Chances in Relationships
1:52
40 The Difference for Girls
1:22
41 Whipping In School
3:08
42 My Favourite Changes
1:46
43 Lessons I Learned
1:30
44 First Birth
4:24
45 Returning Home After Birth
4:36
46 My New Landlady
1:57
47 Mother To My Rescue
4:18
48 Being Active at Home will Pay Off
2:36
48 Being Active at Home will Pay Off
2:36
49 A Parent's Love
2:15
50 Group Work
1:03
51 A Big Favour
2:27
52 Digestion
2:18
53 Pick Pocket
2:47
54 Life lessons from country
2:40
55 Reflecting on the Past
1:03
56 From Sicknesses to Health
3:56
57 Acknowledgement
1:54
58 About The Author
0:42

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