{"product_id":"witness-a-stick-fighting-legacy-shawn-paul-9798301416637","title":"Witness a Stick Fighting Legacy: A Journey through Trinidad's Heritage","description":"Journey to the heart of Trinidad and Tobago, where history and culture blend into a vibrant tapestry of resilience, identity, and hope. \u003ci\u003eWitness to the Corner\u003c\/i\u003e invites readers to experience the stories of a nation shaped by the trials of emancipation, the endurance of indentureship, and the triumph of unity over division.\u003cbr\u003eTold through the perspective of Witness-a stick carved from the sacred silk cotton tree-this tale chronicles the lives of generations who fought, dreamed, and danced under its watchful gaze. From the Gayelle's where stickfighters highlighted strength and grace, to the joyous defiance of Carnival celebrations, \u003ci\u003eWitness to the Corner\u003c\/i\u003e captures the indomitable spirit of a people who refused to be silenced.\u003cbr\u003eMeet Bastille, a freedman who turned oppression into a legacy of freedom; Bahudar, an indentured laborer who brought the vibrant rhythms of India to Trinidad's shores; Ravi and Amara, whose love bridged two cultures and defied boundaries; and Josiah, a child of the new dawn, forging his own path in a world striving for unity.\u003cbr\u003eRich with the sights, sounds, and soul of Trinidad, this book is more than a story-it is a tribute to a land, its people, and the enduring legacy of strength passed through generations. Through the echoes of tassa drums, steelpan melodies, and the sacred wood of the silk cotton tree, \u003ci\u003eWitness to the Corner\u003c\/i\u003e weaves a powerful narrative of resilience, love, and identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shawn Paul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798301416637\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/26\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.48d","brand":"Shawn Paul","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48800856277247,"sku":"9798301416637","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/witness-a-stick-fighting-legacy-shawn-paul-9798301416637","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}