I wanted to write this book about living in the Canal Zone as way of preserving the past and sharing this part of history with my children and yes, grandchildren. I wanted them to know what a special place this was and how we loved it there. It had been my own dream (as well as my sisters) to raise our families there. Since that couldn’t happen, I decided to write this memoir.
I loved living in Gamboa and Balboa Panama (formerly the Canal Zone). It was a good life for me and my sisters. Writing this book has led to many opportunities to speak in schools, libraries, and other forums about a part of American history not so often mentioned.
Jamaican author and publisher Marcus Garvey wrote, “A people without the knowledge of the past history, origin, and culture is like a tree without roots.” I agree. This is my way of reconnecting roots.
If you have read my book, thank you. Please share your favorite part(s) with me on Facebook. If you believe, like I do, that this piece of history should be preserved, please consider contacting your library to order this book. I am involved in new research of Panama for my new book and future projects. Unfortunately, this leaves little time for me to respond to inquiries or keeping a regular posting schedule of postings. I do read your comments, but may not have time to comment back like I would love to. Thank you so much for your support.
