June Wood Agamah is a Guyanese-American writer & author of the book, Caryl’s Closet.
About June & Caryl’s Closet
Caryl’s Closet is the story of a young Guyanese-American immigrant, June Wood Agamah, coming of age in a changing society. Her story is set amidst the backdrop of a new political system that threatens the Guyanese way of life. It unfolds as she grapples with the immigration systems of Guyana and Barbados in her search for prosperity. Her life changes with the reality of a heart-stopping loss that propels her on her journey to America. Her quest is fraught with stories of what happens to minorities who pay the cost of social assimilation and academic success. This focus and sacrifice robs her children of the knowledge of who she really is. June is unaware of her need to open her heart. Written treasures, tucked away in her closet are unearthed and become the catalyst for Caryl’s Closet. Caryl’s Closet gives you an intimate look at how immigrants navigate the American system to make a better life for themselves but often at a high cost.
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What People Are Saying
“In many ways, your story evokes empathy. A few examples would be through the weaving of your dad’s story into YOUR story and within the incredible odds you faced together. Whether it was seen in his incredible work ethic, or within his family, or within the relationship he had with your mother. His story exemplifies grit and perseverance. I also found it encouraging for you to be able to witness the transformation that your father went through as your children entered the scene. It was an admirable and visible softening of his heart.”
“It is obvious, through the writing of this book, just how important it was to each of your children to learn more about you and their history. It is a testimony of their consistent fascination to know more about you and your family history, and in turn, more about themselves.”
“I was also able to see the love your mother and father displayed and how it translated and affected your own life. In positive ways. You continue took look for the good, even throughout the ups and the downs of life. And you grew from it. In doing so, you allowed your children to live vicariously through your stories and experiences. So much so, that it is as if they were able to experience it first-hand.”
“The highlights of the book for me were your stories about your mother and father, the way you celebrated holidays, village traditions in Buxton, etc. I dog-eared several pages with well written descriptive paragraphs that really put me in the situation.”
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