Showing posts with label Indentureship in Trinidad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indentureship in Trinidad. Show all posts

Friday 11 May 2018

An Educator recalls the days of Indentureship in Trinidad and Tobago



Read a sample of Memoirs of Dr. Andrew Moonir Khan: Journey of an Educator.
Get a glimpse into life in the days of Indentureship in Trinidad and Tobago.
Here is the Book Description.
Memoirs of Dr. Andrew Moonir Khan: Journey of an Educator, is an inspiring and motivational story.
The foreword was written by a former Chief Justice of Trinidad and Tobago, Sir Isaac Hyatali, Q.C.[now deceased]
Do you know that at one time Education was not a priority?
The young teacher Andrew overcame all obstacles and became a trailblazer in Education in his country climbing the ladder from classroom management to school principal, and superintendent of schools.
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago awarded him a scholarship to study teaching methods in the United Kingdom.
School violence was never heard of during his tenure.
He was God-fearing.
Later in life, he became the first Presiding Elder in the Presbyterian church in Trinidad and Tobago.
He preached many sermons, some of which are appended to his biography.
Teachers will love Dr. Khan's memoir.
An Amazon Reviewer stated, "The book in its lifelike and meaningful way depicts the story of a great man, a true exemplar, a national hero."

About the Author
Author of the science fiction futuristic thriller series 'Zeeka Chronicles: Revenge of Zeeka," Trinidad based Author Brenda Mohammed, a multi-genre and award-winning author, has written eighteen books.
a. Six fascinating memoirs.
b. A five book science fiction series.
c. Two children's books.
d. Four books of short stories.
e. One self-help book on How to Write for Success
Brenda, a former Bank Manager loved her job helping commercial businesses with loans and overdrafts for start-ups and expansions.
It was most rewarding for her to see vibrant businesses spring up and improve the economy of the beautiful island of Trinidad where she lives.
After her retirement, she ventured into unfamiliar territory of Insurance Underwriting.
She was required to write several examinations which she passed with flying colours.
After six years, she was awarded Life membership in the Million Dollar Round Table, a Premier Association for Financial Professionals.
A diagnosis of cancer changed her career aspirations and she is now happy to be a writer.
Her first book published was "I am Cancer Free. – A Memoir."
That book won first place in Non-fiction in McGrath's Publishing Awards 2016.
Three of her other books won awards - My Life as a Banker, Zeeka Chronicles, and Your Time is now.
She donates books to schools, hospitals, and libraries internationally.
She loves to interact with fans and other authors.
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