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A Branch to Rest on: The Autobiography of George Wright - Paperback
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As a young runaway in Port of Spain, Wright survived
by ingenuity: working as a yard boy, factory hand, bauxite loader, trader in
Suriname, even living in a tree. Along the way, he read Shakespeare and
Dickens, painted houses, bartended, fought when challenged, and captured it all
with extraordinary clarity.
His life transformed when he found love, built a home
in Laventille and earned respect as "man of business" for a local entrepreneur.
More than memoir, Wright's story is a testament to resilience, integrity and
hope, an inspiring Caribbean life narrative for all readers of autobiography.
A Branch to Rest on: The Autobiography of George Wright - Paperback
$46.74
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by Elizabeth Cadiz Topp (Editor), Anthony Luengo (Editor), Lise Winer (Editor)
George Wright's autobiography is the unforgettable
story of a man who rose from poverty and hardship to build a life of dignity
and purpose. Born into great need in the fishing village of Sans Souci, Wright
endured abuse, hunger and instability. Yet he discovered early his gift as a
keen observer, recording with humour and honesty the everyday details of
Trinidadian life: funerals and festivals, bush medicine and obeah, the rhythms
of school and village community.
As a young runaway in Port of Spain, Wright survived
by ingenuity: working as a yard boy, factory hand, bauxite loader, trader in
Suriname, even living in a tree. Along the way, he read Shakespeare and
Dickens, painted houses, bartended, fought when challenged, and captured it all
with extraordinary clarity.
His life transformed when he found love, built a home
in Laventille and earned respect as "man of business" for a local entrepreneur.
More than memoir, Wright's story is a testament to resilience, integrity and
hope, an inspiring Caribbean life narrative for all readers of autobiography.
Number of Pages: 422
Dimensions: 0.94 x 9 x 6 IN
Publication Date: December 23, 2025
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