{"product_id":"the-queen-of-jamaica-joseph-wint-9781449755690","title":"The Queen of Jamaica","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Queen of Jamaica\u003c\/em\u003e examines our relationship with the crown and explores the possibilities for our future as a people and that of monarchy in Jamaica.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt is proposed that now is the time for Jamaica to say good-bye to Britain's Queen Elizabeth as our monarch. Before we close this chapter on the British Crown, there are a few questions to consider: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre we ready for complete independence?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs Jamaica inspired enough to take great strides forward on our own? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre we prepared to outline a long-term strategy for sustainable development and see it to fruition? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCan we reform Jamaica from within, to create a powerhouse of progress and prosperity?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat will happen to Jamaicans who hold British passports?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to be a Jamaican?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow will separation from the crown affect our identity as a people? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWill there be unexpected consequences to going it alone?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo we really want to be a republic?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs this form of government in keeping with our traditions in governance? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat will be gained by adopting this model for our political future? What will be lost by abandoning the monarchy?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy not choose to have our own \"working monarch?\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave we grown accustomed to having a lofty figurehead to look up to? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre our national interests best served by having such a person for the people to focus on as an example of what a fine and upstanding Jamaican should be? \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWould having such a leader that reflects our nation inspire greatness in our people?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLearn more about the road to Jamaica's future in \u003cem\u003eThe Queen of Jamaica\u003c\/em\u003e--A Crown for Our Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joseph Wint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1449755690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781449755690\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e WestBow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/28\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d","brand":"Joseph Wint","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48800259113215,"sku":"9781449755690","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-queen-of-jamaica-joseph-wint-9781449755690","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}