Staceyann Chin

The author and peformance artist reflects on her childhood growing up in Jamaica, including being abandoned by her mother, coming out as a lesbian, and searching for her father.

A Memoir

The Other Side of Paradise

Sasha-Gaye Solomon

1. One of my favourite books. The fact that I went to a reading where she signed the book does mean favourite points went up.

2. Every young LGBT person from the Caribbean should read this.

3. If you're young, Jamaican, queer, not queer, too rebellious, too outspoken, liberal, a free-thinker, this one is a must read.

4. Heartbreaking in some parts and amazingly uplifting in others. A strong sense of purpose and will is very clear in her writing.

5. One of the most inspiring books I've ever read. Bar none.

6. In a few words: spectacular, heart-breaking, affirming, encouraging, heart-warming, hilarious and downright amazing.

The Other Side of Paradise A Memoir

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