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A Simple Smile: A Poetic Memoir by Dorothy Mahfood
Do you want to get killed? These are racehorse!
Sir, I won’t get killed; I was born on a horse.
Whether galloping wild in the Jamaican countryside; clinging to the dependable love of a mother and grandparents; celebrating the history, people, and language of Jamaica; or imparting a lifetime of wisdom, A Simple Smile’s narrative imagery draws readers into Dorothy Mahfood’s inspiring life of tender confidence.
This poetic memoir is summed up thematically by country, family, nature, God, and aging. In it, you will discover a unique blend of past and present, struggle and success.
A Simple Smile, Dorothy Mahfood’s debut poetry collection, is delightful yet poignant, with an undercurrent of expectant hope.
Explore A Simple Smile today and join Dorothy on her life’s journey!
Dorothy Mahfood was born in Westmoreland, Jamaica, in 1934. After secondary school, she moved to Kingston, where she met and married Kenneth Mahfood. Together they raised their three children, Jo Anne, Bruce, and Dale, and started two successful rental car companies. During that time, Dorothy won the title of Caribbean Ladies Golf Champion. In later years, she moved with her family to Florida, where she became a successful real estate agent. She is presently retired, dividing her time among her grandchildren, writing poetry, and trading stocks.
