Passing Through Stories

Progressing from the early 1900s up to modern times, the stories trace the intersecting lives of travelers, expatriates, and local folks in ways that shock, illuminate, and reveal. From the American photographer who finds her world disturbed by new forms of love and lust to a charismatic priest confronted by the earthly perks of fame and stardom, the diverse mix of characters are united by the universal search for love and understanding-a challenge on an island simmering with issues of politics, power, and race. Written with poetic grace and titillating candor, each story shines against its backdrop-World War II, the rise of Fidel Castro, Mt. Pelee's devastation of Martinique, import-export trading, Bob Marley in the days before his music echoed all around the world. As men and women fall in love, marry and remarry, face moral conflicts and forge new identities, the volcano sees it all. From plantation days to the roots of revolution, it is a silent witness to the turbulent century that engulfs this tiny island of eternal humor, passion, and allure.Channer, Colin is the author of 'Passing Through Stories', published 2004 under ISBN 9780345453341 and ISBN 0345453344.