Black-Water Women

About the Book

Black-Water Women explores the tensions between men and women in the Guyanese culture of the 40's, 50's and 60's as well as the tensions between immigrants transplanted to the United States. The stories are told from the point of view of Sara and her mother Cleo, Tina, and Sanka, who live beside the Demerara River whose waters, black and mysterious, threaten to engulf their bodies and souls. The reader can empathize with these women whose triumphs and tragedies mirror those of women the world over. This novel also gives the reader the opportunity to explore Guyana's unique culture of the period and laugh at the characters' idiosyncrasies while sympathizing with their predicaments.

About the Author

Carmen Barclay Subryan was born in Guyana (British Guiana) South America. She attended Christianburg Scots School, Mackenzie High School, and Guyana Teachers college. In 1968 she migrated to the United States to attend Howard University where she received her BA, MA, and PhD degrees. She has taught writing at Howard University since 1974. In addition to Black-Water Women, she has written two other novels Black-Water People, and Black-Water Children as well as two books of poetry Reprise and Rachel?s Tears.