Summer Baby traces the author’s journey from the Bronx to Montserrat as an infant, his return to New York City, and his lifelong quest to embrace and preserve his dual identity. The island of Montserrat itself emerges as a central character, its landscapes and people indelibly etched in his heart—even as volcanic flows in the late 1990s transformed and buried much of the home he once knew. With time, these stories risk fading, lost when the last who lived them are no longer here to tell them.
This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a poignant exploration of family, memory, and the powerful connection to heritage.
-Fiona Compton, Founder of Know Your Caribbean
Written with the delicate touch of someone who has lived the Montserrat experience up close – and from a distance – Summer Baby is the everlasting Montserrat story. Wendell has evocatively and delicately captured the essence of Montserrat.
– Mike Jarvis, former BBC journalist, author and podcaster
The author’s use of imagery is keen and vivid. I was also intrigued by the pure honesty of the narrative in which Mr. White revealed the shortcomings of even his most revered loved ones. “Summer Baby” is a trip down the rabbit hole of a life defined by country, culture, change and Christ. I highly recommend this riveting publication.
-Edwin L Martin, Former Miami Herald Journalist and author
Published: Dec 13, 2024
Publisher: Wendell C. White
Language: English Pages: 158
Item Weight | Softcover: 7.7 ounces
Item Weight | Hardcover: 12.9 ounces
Dimensions | Softcover: 6 x 0.36 x 9 inches
Dimensions | Hardcover: 6.24 x 0.59 x 9.24 inches
ISBN | Softcover : 979-8-9920909-0-1
ISBN | Hardcover: 979-8-9920909-1-8
