Small Caribbean Town Loses Young Men at Sea

On February 14, 1985, six young men set out to sea from the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. It was to be a brief and routine fishing expedition, but engine trouble left them adrift in a 22-foot open boat with no water or supplies. Thirst, hunger, disease, and madness interrupt the idyllic lives of six young friends and their families who grew up together in the St. Lucian town of Gros Islet. Glory Days and Tragedy, by Therold Prudent, recounts the harrowing ordeal of these young men lost at sea and the effects of the tragedy that reverberated through the small community.

(PRWEB) July 2, 2005 -- On February 14, 1985, six young men set out to sea from the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. It was to be a brief and routine fishing expedition, but engine trouble left them adrift in a 22-foot open boat with no water or supplies. Thirst, hunger, disease, and madness interrupt the idyllic lives of six young friends and their families who grew up together in the St. Lucian town of Gros Islet. Glory Days and Tragedy, by Therold Prudent, recounts the harrowing ordeal of these young men lost at sea and the effects of the tragedy that reverberated through the small community.

Weaving vivid description and local dialect throughout a compelling tale of tragedy and triumph of human spirit, Prudent takes readers to another place and time. The beaches and culture of the small rural Caribbean town by the sea, Gros Islet, become real and its people become beloved companions.

Prudent, an avid traveler, always wanted to share with the world his nostalgic memories of his hometown, Gros Islet, and its memorable people. He also wanted to explore the pain and questions of faith that he suffered when his close friends perished at sea. The two quests have merged into one story that beautifully describes his beloved hometown of Gros Islet and magically explores the depths of emotions experienced by the tragedy that was visited on this community.

"The ordeal at sea is by no means the only life defining moment for this community. There are endearing moments as well as nostalgic ones. ...Glory Days and Tragedy is a touching, arresting, haunting and well-wrought tale. Recommended." - Nikisha Young, New York CaribNews

Prudent reveals a somewhat mystical nature to the tragic story." - The Press of Southeast Queens

First time author, Therold Prudent holds a Master Degree in government and politics and a graduate certificate in international law and diplomacy from Saint Johns University. He received his Bachelor of Science in Management and Communications from Adelphi University. He resides in Queens, New York. Prudent was invited to attend the 2004 Caribbean Expo in New York where he read excerpts from his manuscript to an appreciative audience. Glory Days & Tragedy is schedule for release by American Book Publishing on July 2, 2005. A Caribbean-themed party and signing are scheduled to celebrate the books release on that same day at 4:00 p.m. at 1627 St. Johns Place in Brooklyn New York.

Glory Days & Tragedy by Therold Prudent is published by American Book Publishing, http://www.american-book.com. Glory Days & Tragedy may be ordered at a bookstore near you or at a discount from: http://www.pdbookstore.com.

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