Sometimes There's A Winner

A story of poverty, injustice and revenge in Jamaica, SOMETIMES THERE'S A WINNER tells the story of a poor black gardener, Byron Reid, and his sister Nadia, who work for a wealthy white Lebanese-Jamaican family in Kingston. Byron Reid surpasses his work ambitions and achieves success in a variety of jobs with Abraham Faroud, and is driven to bankruptcy by his employer's son Fabian who exploits Nadia's innocence and vulnerability when she worked as a servant in the Faroud home. Byron uses incriminating information about his employer which he has secretly collected as the basis for demands for himself and his sister. SOMETIMES THERE'S A WINNER tells of the plight and frustrations of the poor in class-conscious Jamaica.

GREAT book! So authentic… I believe there is no other language so descriptive as Jamaican patois. I really liked the style of writing (easy to read) and I loved the story and the ending. I was born and raised in Jamaica and the story, though fictional, runs very true. I remember being disturbed at times about the inequalities I observed when I was growing up, although I later realized prejudice here was worse, though more color than class like it was in Jamaica. I look forward to reading your next book. – Beverly Parker, Poquoson,Virginia

"An entertaining, intriguing, exciting and a nostalgic account of Jamaica of yesteryear." – Oliver H. Jobson, author of "Expanding The Boundaries Of Self Beyond The Limit Of Traditional Thought".

"Lucid and taunting presentation of the complex interpersonal behavior associated with the evolution of cultural changes many years ago in Jamaica"– Frank Verley PhD, Professor Emeritus, Northern Michigan University

"As a Canadian who lived and taught at a high school in Jamaica in the 1970s, I found "Sometimes There's a Winner" to be a stroll down memory lane. It was fun to revisit the people, culture and places.The story itself is timeless. It reads like a fable but it’s the interaction between different classes, which I saw first hand, that makes it compelling. The use of patois was unavoidable as it is part of class distinction in Jamaica. Paul Foreman uses a light touch to convey the colorful language of the common folk and it adds authenticity to the tale. This book should appeal to not only to Jamaicans and those who have visited Jamaica but to anyone who enjoys a good yarn." Allan Lane, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

"I enjoyed reading "Sometimes There's A Winner" immensely. The writing style is compelling, and the short chapters make the book an easy and pleasurable read. As a Jamaican who has been away from home for a while, the book brought back fond memories of our beautiful country with its colourful language. The use of patois lent authenticity to the story." ~ Karol Smith, Atlanta, Georgia


		A story of poverty, injustice and revenge in Jamaica, SOMETIMES THERE'S A WINNER tells the story of a poor black gardener, Byron Reid, and his sister Nadia, who work for a wealthy white Lebanese-Jamaican family in Kingston. Byron Reid surpasses his work ambitions and achieves success in a variety of jobs with Abraham Faroud, and is driven to bankruptcy by his employer's son Fabian who exploits Nadia's innocence and vulnerability when she worked as a servant in the Faroud home. Byron uses incriminating information about his employer which he has secretly collected as the basis for demands for himself and his sister. SOMETIMES THERE'S A WINNER tells of the plight and frustrations of the poor in class-conscious Jamaica. “A gripping and superbly constructed tale with a resounding ending. Foreman creates a believable story that is impossible to ignore. It is grounded in verisimilitude and pared down to the bone. It reads with fluidity at a rapid pace and is quite possible to complete at one sitting. He has grounded his tale in real places with accurate accounts of the Jamaican social scene. His use of language reflects the reality of island talk and is presented in a believable manner. This is a gripping story, one with real bite. Foreman’s information is accurate and unflattering of a society that is riven with distinctions organized around special privilege. Foreman has done a superb job of presenting a story that serves as warning to those in power.” ~The Jamaica Observer GREAT book! So authentic… I believe there is no other language so descriptive as Jamaican patois. I really liked the style of writing (easy to read) and I loved the story and the ending. I was born and raised in Jamaica and the story, though fictional, runs very true. I remember being disturbed at times about the inequalities I observed when I was growing up, although I later realized prejudice here was worse, though more color than class like it was in Jamaica. I look forward to reading your next book. – Beverly Parker, Poquoson,Virginia "An entertaining, intriguing, exciting and a nostalgic account of Jamaica of yesteryear." – Oliver H. Jobson, author of "Expanding The Boundaries Of Self Beyond The Limit Of Traditional Thought". "Lucid and taunting presentation of the complex interpersonal behavior associated with the evolution of cultural changes many years ago in Jamaica"– Frank Verley PhD, Professor Emeritus, Northern Michigan University "As a Canadian who lived and taught at a high school in Jamaica in the 1970s, I found "Sometimes There's a Winner" to be a stroll down memory lane. It was fun to revisit the people, culture and places.The story itself is timeless. It reads like a fable but it’s the interaction between different classes, which I saw first hand, that makes it compelling. The use of patois was unavoidable as it is part of class distinction in Jamaica. Paul Foreman uses a light touch to convey the colorful language of the common folk and it adds authenticity to the tale. This book should appeal to not only to Jamaicans and those who have visited Jamaica but to anyone who enjoys a good yarn." Allan Lane, Calgary, Alberta, Canada "I enjoyed reading "Sometimes There's A Winner" immensely. The writing style is compelling, and the short chapters make the book an easy and pleasurable read. As a Jamaican who has been away from home for a while, the book brought back fond memories of our beautiful country with its colourful language. The use of patois lent authenticity to the story." ~ Karol Smith, Atlanta, Georgia
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