{"product_id":"strong-currents-9780999237229","title":"Strong Currents","description":"\u003cp\u003eBernice, Estelle, Dots, Boysie, and Henry all moved from the Caribbean to Toronto in search of a better life. Together they weather the 'storms of fortune, ' but when Henry aspires to be a poet the others ridicule him. It is the strength of their friendships that will determine who swims and who sinks in strong currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStrong Currents\u003c\/em\u003e is produced in tribute to Austin Clarke, originally from Barbados who became on of Canada's foremost authors. Clarke died on June 26, 2016 in Toronto. \u003cem\u003eStrong Currents\u003c\/em\u003e is based on the novels: \u003cem\u003e The Meeting Point\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStorm of Fortune b\u003c\/em\u003ey Austin Clarke.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Playwright\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Montserrat-born David Edgecombe has written over a dozen plays which have been staged throughout the Caribbean, in Canada, \u003cbr\u003e and in Nigeria. His plays, whether humorous or dramatic, take a subtle yet acute look at Caribbean domestic life, politics, and social issues.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eStrong Currents\u003c\/em\u003e was first staged at the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture, FESTAC in Lagos, \u003cbr\u003e Nigeria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Edgecombe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Cas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.27d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780999237229\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEdgecombe, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Montserrat-born David Edgecombe has written over a dozen plays which have been staged throughout the Caribbean, in Canada, and in Nigeria. His plays, whether humorous or dramatic, take a subtle yet acute look at Caribbean domestic life, politics, and social issues.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43792771776627,"sku":"9.781E+12","price":15.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_80583b58-f520-4c57-aac7-67a03ffd4937.jpg?v=1758105930","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/strong-currents-9780999237229","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}