FOREWORD By Alison Hinds (EXCERPT)

Hello wonderful reader! I feel extremely honoured to have been chosen by this talented author to write this, my very first foreword so let me introduce myself. I’m Alison Hinds. I am a recording artist and performer whose career has spanned over two decades. I’m known to my fans and supporters as the Caribbean Queen of Soca and I have received numerous accolades, awards and citations of excellence over the years worldwide but the reason I was chosen to write this wasn't because of any of those things but because the talented author is my bestie! Yes! Kiffy and I have been friends almost as long as I’ve been in the entertainment business.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.

Foreword by Alison Hinds

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Preface

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Introduction

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Chapter 1 America’s Most Wanted (Tonkabean) Bitter, green, uncomfortable and pungent.

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Chapter 2 An abduction with no ransom (Lemon) Beautiful when whole; sour when cut.

6. Chapter 3 Confusion and Chaos; the Featured Attraction (Watermelon) Some parts so sweet you swallow; some parts so sandy – you spit out. 7.

Chapter 4 UWI, Here I Come (Guava) What starts as bitter, morphs into sweet syrupy jellies.

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Chapter 5 A New Normal (Blueberry) Unique, juicy ensemble enjoyed most in plural servings.

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Chapter 6 Bras, Bullies & Belmont (Sapodilla) Unfamiliar touch, unforgettable cotton candy encounter.

10. Chapter 7 Books in Bag, Bun in Oven (Tamarind) Acidic when pricked. 11. Chapter 8 Doril (Five Fingers) Sweet, popular, and loved by everyone. 12. Chapter 9 Mother Knows Best (Caimate) Tangy, clingy, but lonely. 13. Chapter 10 Houston, We Have a Problem (Apple) Global delight; from the cut to the core. 14. Chapter 11 Insufficient Funds (Pomerac) Acidic. Sold whole; served chopped. 15. Chapter 12 On the Verge (Pommecythere) Discolored exterior, fibrous pit. 16. Chapter 13 Sleep and Rest (Pineapple) Even untouched, vibrant citrus juices escape. 17. Chapter 14 The Universe Returns Exactly What You Put Out (Passion Fruit) Scoop out its tartish substance, and when bare, drain the dregs. 18. Chapter 15 When the Caribbean Queen Says ‘Get Up’… (Chennette) Slimy to the tongue, but never slips to the stomach. 19. Chapter 16 Change You Can Believe In (Cherry) Force ripe goodness enjoyed most when it undergoes change. 20. Chapter 17 Bye Darling (Kiwi) Rare, exclusive, and balanced source of sugared citrus. 21. Chapter 18 Welcome (Mango) Curried, preserved, pickled, chowed - rated everyone. 22. Chapter 19 A Happy Meal and the Gift of Friendship (Strawberry) Undeniably flawless, luscious to the lip palette. 23. Chapter 20 Do You Need Some Money? (Soursop) Milky marmalade that revitalizes the body and mind. 24. Chapter 21 Gone but Not Forgotten (Banana) Discard the skin, behold the many possibilities. 25. Chapter 22 Do I Make Myself Clear? (Pawpaw) Different milky sizes, but understands the assignment 26. Chapter 23 Get Out of the CAR, and We Won’t Kill You (Lime) Vinegary encounter from start to suck. 27. Chapter 24 My Life is Mine, Alone (Portugal) A rhine-y, yet juicy and worthy, alternative. 28. Chapter 25 Preparing a Table for Me (Sorrel) Lovely, seasonal, refreshing lemon zest. 29. Chapter 26 Through it All, I Made it (Peach) Floral sweetness served when celebrating or rewarding