Synopsis "Bits and Pieces"
Bernadette has lived in New York for more than four decades where she worked as a registered Nurse. She is a wife, mother, and grandmother. After retiring in 2010, she moved to Maryland to be near her sons and grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, and writing. "There is no smaller effort than no effort at all." "There is no smaller achievement than criticism alone." "There is no weaker man than the feeble-minded one." In this fascinating story, Bernadette travels from her birthplace of Petit-Goave, to the historic Port-au-Prince, where she grew up, to the imaginary, enchanting, and remote village of Ti Kalbass. There she meets Brigitte, her tour guide, with whom she develops an inseparable friendship. She is introduced to Antoine (whose dream is to become a pasteur and visit "Booklyn"), Prophete, Pasteur Luc, and many other eccentric characters. Then it's off to the United States, where she pursues higher education and, by an act of fate, crosses paths with Antoine again. With whimsical, laugh out loud clarity, the author describes her genuine love for family and country, as well as her closeness with Grand-mère and her romance with Stephane. Her vivid, wry story painted with a touch of poetry, and written in English, French and Creole, will take your breath away. In a breeze, you will embark on an exciting trip from reality into the imaginary, which you will relish long after you read.
