A stirring collection of twenty Slices Of Life by established author Kennard Ramphal, set in his rural village of Canal No2 Polder in the West Bank of the Demerara River. Introduction by Gokarran Sukhdeo BS.

, MA. Author and Literary AnalystAwarded: Guyana Prize for Literature, 1998.

The Morning I Played DeadA boy is punished for a misdeed and his attempt to teach his family a lesson backfires. Playing CowTwo boys engage in a game of “follow-me” and one comes out of it much worse off.

The Cricket MatchAspiring cricketers meet more than their match in a friendly game. Abel And The DuckA young man cannot accept the fact that he is not as good a shot as he thought.

Sam, Pearl, And ShakespeareSam tries to impress a bewildered, young girl with his knowledge of Shakespeare. She’s not buying it.

How I traumatized My CousinA visiting cousin remembers a hunt in the countryside, long after the event. I Know I PassedA student is confident in his abilities and cannot accept the thought that he did not pass his exams.

Forgetful AbelA young pupil teacher has his priorities misplaced as he starts the school term. Abel And Makes It TickAbel has an enquiring mind and can take things apart easily.

That’s all he can do at times. Ramadhin’s RoosterCan Ramadhin save his favourite pet rooster when a visitor takes things in hand?The Pupil Teacher Who Made An Upside Down EightA Superintendent Of Schools uses his administrative powers to criticize a Pupil Teacher in front of his class.

Do Not Speak For Two DaysA father tries to get free medical advice and a doctor who dispenses treatment accordingly. Drinking Cervezas At The PegasusWhat happens when obsession with a foreign language clashes with empty pockets.

Mangroo and Dispenser LiverpoolMangroo has a terrible cough. He misinterprets the treatment dispensed by Liverpool.

Dwarka And The Flight To DominicaA man’s mother is fearful of his planned flight to Dominica. Will the plane crash?Ramlall’s Strange Courtship And WeddingThe title story.

Ramlall has an unconventional courtship and on his wedding night defies customs. A Doctor, An Accountant, And An EconomistDinner does not turn out as planned when three old friends are invited to a soiree.

I’ll Raise My PriceCaffeine withdrawal symptoms when a professor forgets his wallet at home and the payment of a loan is subject to misinterpretation. Saved By A CommaA stirring tale of how language can be distorted by the absence of a simple comma placed strategically in a sentence.

My Apprenticeship With The Man Who Taught Young CanadaAn ambitious student is guided along in his studies by a seasoned professor. .