My Journey :
A Memoir by Hector S. Lachmansingh
White Sunday preachers converting slave descendents on a Caribbean plantation.
An Indian man and a Chinese woman can also be seen among the workers.
My Journey is the story of the major events in the early years of my life in Guyana, formerly British Guiana.
It outlines the hardships which my parents and grandparents overcame to provide for their families. Their roots are traced to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in India.
I was one of the fortunate students to
attend high school. At that time less than 5% of all students received
a secondary education. My parents, my oldest brother and two sisters
never had the opportunity.
My Journey brings me to Guelph, Ontario where I spent six interesting years at Ontario Agricultural College. Most
of my working years were spent at Erin District High School. Those were
busy and exciting years.
Unfortunately, ill health forced me to retire
prematurely.
My Memoir is a story of people who have influenced my life and to whom I am deeply indebted.
To my relatives and friends, I hope you will enjoy reading My Journey as much as I have enjoyed writing it. If there are any errors or omissions, I am responsible and do apologize.
Table of Contents :
Preface, Acknowledgements, Introduction
1. My Village
2. My Mother
3. My Mother's Ancestors
4. My Father
5. My Father’s Ancestors
6. A Tribute To My Teacher
7. Central High School
8. Christmas In Guyana
9. Leaving Home
10. Ontario Agricultural College
11. Summer Jobs
12. Mr. Bowman
13. Chickie
14. Mistaken Identity
15. Erin District High School
16. Edward De Raney
17. Cricket Games I Always Will Remember
18. A Scary Experience
19. My Family
Acknowledgments.
My Journey took three years to complete. I am deeply grateful to my wife Lucy and children Ramon and Sandya for their encouragement and support. They offered constructive suggestions. I wish to thank Sandya for the countless hours she spent typing this story.
About six months ago,
I was at a stand still. It was a relief when I happened to meet Ine
Schepers-Molijn. She volunteered to read and edit my draft copies. She
provided encouragement and has been a source of inspiration. I do
appreciate her help.
I would also like to thank Emerson Lall for his helpful suggestions.
As
always, my friend Khalid Khokhar helped in the organization, layout and
printing of My Journey. His suggestions and advice were most helpful. I am most grateful to Khalid.
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