Published by Chakra Publishing House, edited by Kumar Mahabir and illustrated by Aneesa Khan, Indian Caribbean Folklore Spirits (2010) “provides details of the presence of a brood of spirits believed to roam the Caribbean since the abolition of slavery.” Indian Caribbean Folklore Spirits gathers five stories focusing on five types of supernatural beings associated with East Indian traditions: the raa-khas, a deformed, demonic, newborn child; the chu-rile, a spirit of a deceased pregnant woman; the saap-in, a woman who transforms into a snake; Dee Baba, mythical protector of the house and land, and the jinn Sheik Sadiq, a spirit that can be captured in a bottle to grant wishes.
Written for readers of all ages, the stories are beautifully illustrated. In the review “Folklore Alive in the Caribbean,” Vashti Bowlah calls the book “a pioneering work” because it is the first to present a glimpse into the East Indian spiritual pantheon. With a well-structured, clear, and easy format, the text provides descriptions and traits of each folklore spirit, supported by personal testimonies. Bowlah commends Mahabir for his efforts in preserving these important aspects of East Indian culture.
For full review, see http://guardian.co.tt/features/life/2010/06/28/folklore-alive-caribbean
For more information, you may (868) 674-6008 or write to dmahabir@gmail.com or kumarmahab@hotmail.com, or call dmahabir@gmail.com, kumarmahab@hotmail.com
You may also write to:
Chakra Publishing House 10 Swami Avenue, Don Miguel Road San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago West Indies
I WAS IN tRINIDAD A FEW DAYS AGO I WAS IN SEARCH FOR THIS BOOK AND I COULD NOT FIND THIS BOOK PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THIS BOOK I WILL DO APPRECIATE THE KIND EFFORT THANK YOU .
/
You may order the book directly at:
Chakra Publishing House
10 Swami Avenue, Don Miguel Road
San Juan, Trinidad and Tobago
West Indies
Contacted the publisher (chakra publishing house) looking to purchase this book. They directed me to this website, clearly I cannot order through this website. Can someone please explain and help me acquire this book.