This book is a story of humble birth, cringing adversity, fighting the odds, a wise and wonderful woman, sorrow and suffering, and finally, rebirth and renewal. The novel begins with the birth of Albert Johnson and his early years of misery and wretchedness. This is followed by his survival and teaching career in Trinidad and his marriage to Laura Gordon, the heroine of the story. When the family moves to Canada in the early sixties, they settle in the town of Fundyville, Nova Scotia, where the rest of the narrative is played out. Of Anthuriums and Maple Leaves is essentially about one family's struggles and successes in both the Caribbean and Canada.

Of Anthuriums and Maple Leaves is a delightful personal novel encompassing the life and great love of the fictional Albert Johnson. Sad at times, the story indicates the strength of an enduring love which enables Albert to overcome the effects of a difficult youth and flourish in Nova Scotia, inculcating in his Canadian students the importance of studying history and cultural pluralism. This book provides an insight into the bicultural life of one who brought much to the community in which he resides. I highly recommend this book as a study of the two diverse backgrounds of Trinidad and Canada. John R. Nichols, Judge of the Provincial Court of Nova Scotia

Clyne Lincoln Boodoosingh is a retired school teacher. Born in Tunapuna, Trinidad, he was educated at Mount Allison University, the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (University of Toronto), and Cambridge University. Emigrating to Canada in 1963, he settled with his family in Digby, Nova Scotia. There he taught History and Multi-Cultural Studies at the Regional High School. This is his first book.