Book Talk:  Finding Edward

Toronto Metropolitan University, Alumni Relations

This event is part of Book Talk, a webinar series for TMU’s alumni and friends.

Join us for a special Book Talk featuring alumni Author, Sheila Murray's (Journalism ‘96, Masters in Immigration &amp; Settlement (MA) ‘10) book titled,<a href="https://www.jenniferstojkovic.com/#book" title="https://www.jenniferstojkovic.com/#book" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> </a><a href="https://www.sheilamurray.ca/" title="https://www.sheilamurray.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Finding Edward</a>. <h3>About the Book:</h3>Following his mother’s death, a biracial Jamaican named Cyril Rowntree leaves his Caribbean home for the promise of a new life in “Foreign”: the unfamiliar environs of Toronto. There, Cyril tries to fit into his new surroundings, earn enough money for his studies, and somehow create a family and community in an unknown and often threatening environment. When he discovers a cache of letters from a mixed-race man in the 1920s, he determines to find out all he can about the mysterious individual named Edward.In her debut novel, Sheila Murray has created a sharp and incisive study of Black history in Canada, from the Toronto neighbourhood of the Ward in the early 20th century to the Atlantic Canadian community of Africville. Murray’s supple prose and confident storytelling make Cyril’s journey a fascinating and rewarding reading experience in a debut of uncommon power and pathos.<h3> </h3><h3>Author:</h3>Sheila Murray, Journalism ‘96, Masters in Immigration &amp; Settlement (MA) ‘10 <h3>Moderator:</h3>Dr. Cheryl Teelucksingh, Professor &amp; Department Chair, Sociology, TMU ***************We are committed to hosting an inclusive and accessible event for everyone. Please contact rsvp@torontomu.ca if you require accommodations. Code of ConductBy registering for this event, you are indicating to TMU that you will join this event in the spirit of respect and acceptance and will adhere to <a href="https://www.torontomu.ca/alumni/policies/code-of-conduct-guideline/" title="https://www.torontomu.ca/alumni/policies/code-of-conduct-guideline/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TMU’s Code of Conduct</a>.

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