Quote by: Jamaica Kincaid

I grew up in this poor place, with very limited circumstances, at about 16 years of age was sent by my family to work, and instead of remaining in the position into which I was sent, I somehow worked my way out of it without any help from anyone, just luck.


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Author Bio


  • NameJamaica Kincaid
  • Descriptionnovelist, gardening writer, gardener
  • BornMay 25, 1949
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist; Playwright
  • AwardsGuggenheim Fellowship