Life in the Pond, Still Dreaming of the Puddle: More Reflections of My Life's Journey in the Bahamas and America - Softcover

Smith, Bertram

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798991190824

Publisher: Impel Books, Inc., 2024

Synopsis

In this follow-up to From the Puddle to the Pond (2020), the author asks the reader to come on a journey of understanding the merits and drawbacks of both of his homes, his current residence of the United States of America and his native birthplace, the Bahamas. It's yet another deeply philosophical and spiritual journey with a candid view of love and family, racial tensions and relationships. Every reader, regardless of their native home, will undoubtedly find this collection of poems and stories to be heartwarming, humorous, and thought-provoking.

About this title

About the Authors

Bertram Smith is an author, educator, speaker, and poet who shares his love for the culture, beauty, and history of his birthplace, The Bahamas. He is the author of the poetry collection From the Puddle to the Pond (2020), the middle grade adventure fiction novella The Blue Hole (2021), and the Christian living nonfiction book Through the Battles without the Scars (2024). He is currently working several other books to encourage others who are walking through difficult times in their lives.With an extensive background teaching in public school, colleges, and university settings and active in church ministries over the many years, Bertram also enjoys reading, writing, cooking, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is the proud father of two beautiful daughters, Falashade and Jamani. Bertram lives with his beautiful, darling wife, Leslie, in Atlanta, Georgia.You can connect with Bertram on Facebook on the page "Books to Inspire Us."

Leroy Patrick Estime-Sweeting was born and raised in the Bahamas. Lee has one younger brother, an up-and-coming attorney-at-law. Lee is a well-inspired artist by heart. He believes that "creativity and color is a string connected to the heart." Lee is also currently working as a server at an astonishing restaurant. Lee loves working with people, doing his best to make them happy. Lee also looks forward to becoming a highly successful architect in the future, and he is also the CEO of Santos Portraits & Art & Santos Freelancers Co-operation.

Edition details

• Publisher: Impel Books, Inc.
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798991190824
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Estime-Sweeting Leroy Patrick
• Number of pages: 182