After twenty years away, Lillian returns to her native island to face the demons of her pastโand with the help of Teddy, a man who has loved her for many years, she may yet find a way to heal.
Set in both contemporary Washington, D.C., and post-World War II Dominica, Unburnable weaves together West Indian history, African culture, and American sensibilities. Richly textured and lushly rendered, Unburnable showcases a welcome and assured new voice.
Antigua native Marie-Elena John graduated as the City College of New Yorkโs first black woman valedictorian and later earned a masterโs degree from Columbia University. A former Africa development specialist, she lives with her husband and two children in Washington, D.C., and Antigua.