The Author writes about his childhood memories: How his family coped on an Island without running water, electricity, and Medical Assistance. Some of the chapters are sprinkled with poetry to support the story, and some are left to your imagination. With all the hardships, it was, as he recalls, the happiest time of his life. This book is a tribute to his family, relatives, and the wonderful spirit of the Island people. "A narrow bush track led to the swampland A playground for the children of Grays Large knotted trees umbrella'd the leafy grounds Stifling undergrowth and .............. Many tales were told about this eerie swamp Mostly to frighten ..........."