Unyielding Spirits

First Published in 1999. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This comparative study uncovers the differences and similarities in the experiences of Black women enslaved in colonial Canada and Jamaica, and demonstrates how differences in the exploitation of women's productive and reproductive labor caused slavery to falter in Canada and excel in the Caribbean. The research suggests that while the majority of Black women enslaved in early Canada were domestics, the majority of Jamaican women were field laborers, often performing some of the most labor-intensive work on the sugar plantations. While the efforts of the planter class to increase the number of children born to Jamaican women were not completely successful, reproduction seems to have been less of a concern in Canada where many Black women were often sold or freed because there was no use for them. The Canadian slave context seems to have allowed a broader range of material comfort as well. Despite obvious labor differences, Black women in Canada and Jamaica rejected their chattel status and condition, and resisted slavery similarly. This study is unique in its desire and ability to place Black Canadian slave women at the center of research, and then contextualize it with a Caribbean model.

In a world ravaged by war and political upheaval, where danger lurks at every turn and trust is a luxury few can afford, two unlikely allies come together to defy the odds. Phoenix, a fierce and independent warrior, and the Wolf, a cunning and resourceful strategist, must set aside their differences to fight for their survival and the future of their land. As they navigate treacherous terrain and face relentless adversaries, they discover that their unyielding alliance is their only hope for restoring peace to their world. This is the epic tale of "The Unyielding Alliance: Phoenix and the Wolf," where courage, resilience, and the power of unity will be put to the ultimate test.

The gripping story "Yielding Spirit" explores how resilient the human spirit can be in the face of hardship. It examines the transforming power of tenacity via moving tales and perceptive observations, giving inspiration and hope to everyone who dares to face life's challenges.

Princess Amira grew up in a paradisiacal land called Timor, filled with wondrous music and beautiful creatures. Dancing daily with her mother, The Queen, Amira lived an idyllic life, only to have it torn apart by a cruel curse. Thrust into a life of abuse and denial, Amira takes on a new identity and becomes Georgia, and must try to get back to Timor and her true mother, communicating through their common language of dance. In the face of neglect, ridicule, and abuse, Amira And The Queen learn that to get back To The wonderful life they barely remember, they must have determination and infallible hope. Georgia dances to escape from her pain and refuses to give in to despair. The Queen is betrayed by the man she loves and turns to prostitution. In the magical world of Timor, The King is left to his grief and slowly falls into deep despair, pining for his wife and daughter. It is up to Amira's unyielding spirit to break the curse and restore her family to its original happy existence. In a story of sadness, loss, freedom, and hope, author Georgia Sky shows that there are heroes all around who wake up every day with a heavy heart and have only a spark of hope for companionship. Amira is one of these heroes. Discover Timor with Amira, see her struggles, and test your own Unyielding Spirit. Georgia was born in the Greek-American community of Astoria, New York. She studied professionally at Callina's School of Classical Ballet. She has always been passionate about books and literature. Georgia has cherished her time both as a medical technologist and teacher. She is currently working on another adventure in Timor and studying the dance form of Raks Sharki.