- SKU: 9781069670687
- BARCODE: 9781069670687
- VENDOR: BooksCloud
Mama Jane's Pearl: A Biography of Vera Wallace - Hardcover
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by Gregory McEwan (Author)
Jane's Pearl is a tender, beautifully written family memoir that celebrates the extraordinary life of Vera Wallace, a woman whose story carries the rhythm of music, memory, and resilience. Born in 1922 and raised in the Jamaican countryside, Vera was the youngest of four spirited girls who grew up under the watchful eye of their grandmother, Mama Jane. Playful and beautiful, Vera earned the nickname "Mama Jane's Pearl" from her sister Lela - a name that reflected both her sparkle and her grandmother's deep affection.
Through the voices of her sisters, her daughter Flora, and others who knew her best, Mama Jane's Pearl captures the joys, struggles, and changing times of the 1920s through the 1940s in Jamaica. It is a story of family bonds, faith, superstition, and the traditions that shaped a community. Vera loved music, dancing, and performing, and in another life might have been a star of the silver screen. Yet her true stage was the heart of her family, where her laughter, determination, and grace left an indelible mark on everyone she touched.
This keepsake hardcover edition of Mama Jane's Pearl features a beautifully designed dust jacket with a classic case design beneath. More than a biography, it is a tender, nostalgic portrait of Vera Wallace-"Mama Jane's Pearl"-told through the voices of those who knew her best. Perfect for collectors, family libraries, or as a cherished gift, this special edition celebrates the life, grace, and enduring memory of a remarkable woman.
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