Preserving Our Culture: "The Joy of Jamaican Ring Games and More!"

by Christopher C. Murray, Thrica A. Rookwood, Owen Harris (Illustrator)

Overview

Marcus Garvey states "A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." This statement could never be truer, therefore, the intension of this book is to help readers remember when our joy would come from playing outdoor games, that would last for hours. Games that enhanced our social skills and maintained long lasting relationships. Our roots that were not depending on networks or any form of hand held technologies to be sustained. This book seeks to remind us of the simple joys of our interactive culture while growing up.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940159165664
Publisher:	Xulon Press
Publication date:	03/02/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Christopher C. Murray is an Educator who specializes in School Counseling and has worked in different schools both in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. He is also a Pastor that possess the desire of spreading the Gospel wherever man is found. He is presently pursuing his Doctorate in Theology at Andersonville Theology in the USA, presently holds his Masters in Counseling. He goes by the motto ‘if it’s going to be, it’s up to me, withholding nothing”.



Thrica Rookwood is a consummate professional in the area of literacy and an outstanding classroom teacher, who has served in that capacity for the past fourteen years. She is presently completing her Master’s Degree in Literacy studies at The University of the West Indies Mona Campus. Mrs. Rookwood has worked with children for multiple years in various other capacities and has unquestionably, made life lasting impressions. She is guided by the following philosophy “if opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door”