Who Gets A Piece of Caribbean Paradise? Turks & Caicos, Haiti & other islands

Come along for a deep dive over razor-sharp coral. Here you’ll get to know the powerful and the powerless. The heroes and the heartless. Desperate migrants, stateless children, out-of-control development, gang dynamics, foreign influence, and much more.

Check out my provocative new book about the real Jamaican bobsled team that delves into Caribbean culture, resilience, and the relentless desire to succeed!

Seen the movie Cool Runnings?

Now read the true story about the first Jamaican bobsled Captain, Dudley “Tal” Stokes upends everything about the feel-good film.

The disastrous crash of the Jamaican bobsled team at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary should have been the end of their quixotic quest. But it wasn’t! My new book tells the true and inspiring story of how the real Jamaican bobsledders clawed their way back from debacle with Caribbean grit and determination. Led by Team Captain Dudley “Tal” Stokes, the Jamaican bobsledders fought through heartbreaking setbacks and constant doubt before claiming their place as elite Olympians.

“This book was an incredible read—both enlightening and deeply inspiring. It offers a striking contrast to how the story has been portrayed in the movie, shedding light on the true drive, discipline, and dedication behind it.” Carly Cooper

Please see the NEW BOOK tab for more about the book and 5 Star Amazon Reviews

SEE POSTINGS tab for my take on military threats, gang dynamics, desperate migrants, stateless children, tourism overdevelopment, island heroes, Jamaican bobsledders and much more.

SEE ARTICLES tab for my stories about fierce female pirates, sunken treasure, African and Indian free divers, walloping hurricanes, the first Columbus landing, whaling, Loyalist plantations, daring slave escapes, heroic rescues at sea and much more.

STORY TELLING: Want to add zest to an evening or an event? How about astonishing tales about the islands–including the Jamaican bobsled team with Captain Stokes himself?

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