This collection features stories of an illuminating cast of characters: earthy, vibrant, humorous... full of the foibles and passion for life. Cyril Dabydeen's characters reflect an astonishing emotional range and appeal. As an 'insider', he writes about cultures in transition: people on the move and coping with dramatic changes around them. About minorities on the edge of society -- either in the Caribbean and South America, or in Canada -- yet who are invariable human... are always determined to survive!