Joszann St. John, a Dominican living in Canada, has released a book entitled ‘Wounded Bird No More.’
The book, her first, is a collection of poems which explore a myriad of subjects including love, life, nature, and experiences in Canada and Dominica.
According to a press release, one of the more emotional poems ‘World’s Children’ showcases the plight of poverty stricken children in Africa. Another poem, ‘Londonderry River’ captures the essence of Dominica’s lush beauty.
“The book is an inspiration to everyone, especially girls and women. The author wrote the book to empower other women as she empowers herself. The book’s title, ‘Wounded Bird No More’ suggests a breaking away from past hurt and injustices. The work is a self portrait of a woman embracing her destiny, of finding ones higher self, and being brave enough to take risks,” the press release states.
St. John moved from Dominica to Canada in 1996. She is a former student of the St. Andrews High School and the Clifton Dupigny Community College. Currently, she is pursuing studies at York University in Toronto, Canada.
Wouned Bird No More is said to have an emotional intensity that grabs the reader. The book was released by Xlibris.com and is available at www.xlibris.com/WoundedBirddNoMore.html.
Congratulations! I am proud of you cous. Indeed it is an inspiration to us all daughters (and sons too) of the countryside. This has fuel my own endeavours to do more writing too. I intend to write some more poems so that I can publish a book or two and to write a play. Thank you for showing us that we can achieve whatever we set our mind to & to achieving that higher self. Thank you for sharing.
One love.
Hi Guys,
I want to say thank you for all the support thus far.I am working on getting the book to Dominica.Please be patient,It will get there.I am ironing out the kinks in the system.
You can join my page on facebook.I am working on some projects stay tuned,they will be dropping soon.I am so excited.
Recently I started experimenting with Cocoy from my neck of the woods (Wesley&Marigot).You can view some of it on my facebook page under notes.
I was inspired to write Cocoy by one of the more prominent black authors.George Elliot Clarke, admonished black writers to write sometimes in their own language as a way to preserve nation language.If we look at some of the great literary giants like Skakespeare and Chaucer they wrote in their own language.Old English,and sometimes ‘Cockney’.Language is what makes a people unique.Nation language is worth holding on to.
All the best for now.Peace!
Joszann you go girl. The blessings of God to prosper you and your family. Keep reaching higher everyday you will continue to shine. I always knew one day you’d do something great!.Keep it up.
Can we get copies in the bookstore in Dominica?
Let us know……….
Luv ya girl
CONGRATULATIONS JOSZANN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi jo: this is your best friend from high school. Remember me? I always knew you had it in you, this is your time, shine like the star, make us proud and keep remembering that God is your saving grace. Congratulations on your achievement and I am hoping to get a copy soon. We support you 100%.
Congrats i am proud of you and i am happy for your release!
Hey sis congratulations…… You are a shining star. Keep up the great work. We love you and are very proud of you. GREAT JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats SIS.You are the best. Looking forward to reading your great work. keep it up. Lots of Love
congrats. good 2 see ur photo after so many years. I remembered u from college 1996.
Congratulations cous . Glad to know you raise above everything continue on your journey. Pray for God guardance , he will surely guard you .I will make every effort to get one. love you and keep holding up your head.
congratulATION JOSE ANN
I HAVE TO GET MY COPY SOON.
Congrats!
Reach for the stars and as the apostle Paul says” forgetting those things that are behind and press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus”.
As a woman from Wesley, I am really proud of you. I need a copy.
God bless you!
Congratulations Joszann on successfully publishing your work…I will be buying a copy of your book.
I just successfully ordered my copy!
Congratulations!
its great to see a fellow wesley woman doing so great keep it up and may God guide and bless u always
Congrats Joszann.
Thank you guys for all your love and support.Much love and peace to everyone.To god be the glory.
Peace!!
Many thanks to the Staff of Dominica News Online.I wish you the best of 2010.
J
Sis…….CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! Keep doing your best as always. You are a true inspiration. And of course you know we are awaiting the real meat… your novel….so then I can start releasing mine too…
Wesley has started producing its fruits.The women are delivering….
Hurry get us some copies in Tortola..you know your sis is the best when it comes to sales.
Jahzo wants a copyl
Love you sis…………..
Congrats girl hard work and determination do pay off. Once again CONGRATS.
Girl you are example to meny mother, You are great I saw you the other night I told you i wont one of the hard copy of the book. what can I say Great work.
Congratulations Jozann, Keep up the good works. Hopefully other young women will follow in your foot step.
Congratulations to you and all who have helped in one way or another with making this work of art possible. It brings a sense of pride to me as a woman knowing that our women are continuing to make a difference in other people’s lives. I’m sure to look up this book as soon as it becomes available in stores or online.
Great Job
congrats… gonna get my copy right now…. talent abounds in wesley… keep doing ur thing
Congratulations Joszann. Continue to soar above the heights as you achieve the unimaginable. To God Be the Glory.