Mother of Us All A History of Queen Nanny, Leader of the Windward Jamaican Maroons Book

Such a beautiful book. It's small but dense, packed with a lot of information about Nanny and the Maroon community. I wish this book had been prescribed reading when I was in school. I feel all Jamaicans should read this book, as it helps give context to our history, and the history of our African ancestors who persevered despite seemingly insurmountable odds and suffering. Imagine being stolen from your home, transported against your will to a foreign land under inhumane conditions, and still having the wherewithal not just to escape, but to thrive while freeing others with the same fate AND fighting your enslaver. Doing all this as you face food insecurity, have to hide to avoid re-enslavement and fight an enemy with more advanced weapons while preserving your culture and creating a community hidden in the mountains. Amazing.