The article highlights the rising literary focus on nature, as seen in various independent bookstores and art galleries. In this context, Jason Allen-Paisant's book, "The Possibility of Tenderness," examines his Jamaican roots in Coffee Grove. Rooted in a landscape shaped by history, including slavery, the narrative conveys themes of connection to land and kin. The author reflects on his upbringing in a place thriving with life and memory, engaging with the soil and community. His work provokes a deep emotional resonance with both personal history and broader environmental issues, linking identity and legacy to the earth.
"In soil, I hear other words: soul and social."
"The Possibility of Tenderness is… about nature, its setting Coffee Grove in the May Day Mountains of Jamaica."
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