I am the author of a recently published non-fiction book entitled "The Grenada Boys Secondary School Hostel - Reminiscing on a boarding school life in Grenada." The book is in another time (1950-1960) and another space (small island of Grenada in the West Indies), and is about a British-modeled institution that transformed adolescent boys "from brash, crude, unhewn base metals to polished gems". Because of low absorptive capacity in Grenada, the majority of these boys have gone on to make significant contributions to the rest of the world. The book recalls the process behind the 'alchemy,' and shares it as a piece of Grenada's educational history.

The keys to Hostel life were discipline and personal development - in study, play, and in other aspects of social life. The Golden Rule of the GBSS Hostel (the only written rule) was: "A breach of common sense is a breach of Hostel Rules."

In comparison to today's boarding schools, questions arise: are there parallels between these experiences of four decades ago and today (facilities, experiences)? Can the Grenada experience teach anything to today's institutions? Is there a continuing need to channel young energy - into positive streams - with discipline, engagement, sports and study - which then combine to shape the person's approach to life and adulthood?

This book is well worth reading!






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Hi Bobby,

Welcome to the forum! Your book sounds interesting and I wish you much success with it.

Welcome Bobby. Story sounds interesting.

Hi,
I am back, having been away from the Forum for some time. Hoping to catch up soon. Thanks for your comments above.

I see you are with outskirtspress. I have often wondered about their publishing process. Any comments?

The process includes choice of a package (I chose Ruby) and an always available advisor. I found the latter useful to rely on, not for content or expression - he liked the tone and applicability of the book), but for any questions I had about Outskirts and the process itself. Was very encouraging and pointed to some places of interest in a book like mine I had not thought about. Packages are sometimes discounted by about $100.00. One irritant was the limited nature of the paid services relative to those on the sidelines which was often offered and which I considered too expensive (for example, editing services). I thought that their preprint offerings should include some minor editing since making proof changes could themselves lead to errors. But they completely absolve themselves from final errors. You can submit your own covers and set your own price. All in all, this was a hassle-free and therefore pleasant experience; the book itself was very attractively done. I was so pleased I became an affiliate. Please feel free to ask any other questions. And.. Good Luck!!