Goddie

By: Robert Picart

Narrated by: Angel Stafford

“Yes, the morning breeze was a false friend. For one little girl named Goddie, the August breeze of 1945 would never feel the same again.”

In Robert Picart’s debut novel Goddie, we listen to the story of Goddie, a young girl born in the mid-1900s in the picturesque Blue Mountains of Jamaica. With the sudden loss of both parents, Goddie finds herself indentured to strangers in order to pay for school. Heartbroken, weary, and alone, she forms a plan to escape to Great Britain as the Windrush movement escalates.

Will Goddie be able to escape the depths of betrayal for good and start over again? Will she succumb to despair? Or will she find the strength to find her place in a new and turbulent world?

©2022 Robert Picart (P)2023 Main Danforth LLC

Goddie taking back her power

I loved this story. I connected with Goddie’s struggle with loss and discovery of her power which gave her the ability to stand up for herself. We all have that thing that pushes us to do what we were afraid to do. I also loved how she connected with the elements whenever a change was about to occur whether it was good or bad. Her faith kept her going and it was strong and unwavering. I appreciated the performance, which took me places in the story that I may not have gone had it not been for Angela. There are so many lessons that were brought to life because of her ability to breathe life into the words on the page.

Great story! Well written!

I don’t read much outside of self help and business books. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story drew me in and held my attention. I could visualize the scenery as it was being read. Great book.

This is a great read or listen

Goddie is an inspiring tale of determination and resilience. It’s a relatable story of challenges and victories that can motivate us all to keep pushing forward.

very authentic

Great story... reminds me of the stories my parents used to tell me of their journey from Jamaica to Toronto where I was born.