"Sun bursts bright on idle sky

Rooster screams his morning cry

Motherland, sweet Motherland,

my heart beats strong and true.

Motherland, sweet Motherland,

how I long for you."

This vibrant and easy-to-read book is a love song that celebrates the idyllic life of a Caribbean childhood. From the early morning cry of the rooster, who welcomes in the new day, Motherland Sweet Motherland is an inspirational and uplifitng recollection of everyday life in the rural Caribbean.An exqusite memoir, Motherland Sweet Motherland, also makes the perfect gift for both young and older readers. Each page conveys a sense of happiness, family love amongst different generations, and a strong community spirit.