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Jacqueline Greer Graham is a Canadian citizen who was born in Montserrat, British West Indies. During the corona virus global pandemic, she was reminded how quickly life can change and even end, and how important it is to capture her rich experiences for the benefit of her children and others. So she wrote her memoir, Almost Full Circle: From Montserrat to Canada and Back-ish. It chronicles her journey from a small village in Montserrat to Canada and her journey home after a volcano destroyed her village.
The book won the 2022-2023 Reader Views Literary Awards Gold Medal Award in the Memoir/Autobiography/Biography category.
Moda and the Masquerades: The Rhythm Plays On is Jacqueline’s second book. It’s a fictional story inspired by true events that occurred in the eighteenth century, as well as her love for Masquerades.
Jacqueline is passionate about sharing her stories and holds the opinion that you should write/record/share yours too, even if you don’t publish them. She believes that when we experience other cultures and perspectives, we all benefit: we’re more empathetic, more tolerant, more enlightened.
Jacqueline lives in Ontario, Canada, and has two children—Gabrielle and Lemuel.
Reviewed by Frank Mutuma for Readers' Favorite
Tony and Moda see Marse Brooks and Willie Ben. Both are famous Montserrat politicians, but they are long dead. This confirms that they are also dead or that they have traveled back in time. Moda and her mom had moved from Montserrat to Canada after the volcanic eruption that devastated the region. Tony and Moda are friends and successful business partners involved in the fashion industry. Lately, Moda has had strange dreams about masquerades that scare her, considering the information about her family's ability to communicate with ancestors. To get inspiration for their next fashion project, they travel to Montserrat, and that's when strange things start happening. To find out how things unfold, get a copy of Moda and The Masquerades: The Rhythm Plays On by Jacqueline Greer Graham.
The celebration of culture, diversity, and tolerance stood out in Moda and The Masquerades by Jacqueline Greer Graham. The expertly woven plot line flows seamlessly, leaving no room for confusion, and I loved the unique approach Jacqueline used. Going back in time is one aspect I loved the most. It triggered my curiosity to learn more about the history of slavery in the Caribbean. The plot twists and turns also make it hard to predict what will happen, hence making one look forward to subsequent chapters. The characters are well-developed, and the vivid descriptions of events and places make it an adventure without having to leave my couch. The steady narration also added to the overall appeal of the book. I look forward to reading something else by this talented author.
