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"How to Love a Jamaican" is a vibrant anthology of eleven short stories by Alexia Arthurs. The tales journey from tight-knit Jamaican communities to the bustling streets of New York City and quiet university towns in the Midwest. Through each narrative, Arthurs weaves a portrait of Jamaica’s people, their traditions, and the enduring connections that sustain them across borders. Themes of family, belonging, and cultural clash are explored through diverse characters—from students and athletes to musicians—highlighting the complex reality of Jamaican identity in a globalized world.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: General Fiction/Anthologies
Authors: Alexia Arthurs
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