Author of 'My Heart Sank -Overcoming Grief, Loss and Challenges' poses inside the auditorium of Regardless, between the pictures of Norman Manley and his wife, Edna. Regardless is the former home of the National Hero and his wife.
August 18, 2022
‘My Heart Sank’: Journalist Shelly-Ann Thompson launches book on how to cope with loss and grief
A powerful and personal story that revolves around coping with grief and its attendant challenges has been added to Jamaica’s literary scene.
Journalist, Shelly-Ann Thompson, officially launched her memoir ‘My Heart Sank – Overcoming Grief, Loss and Challenges’ in St Andrew on Monday evening.
The launch took place at Regardless in St Andrew, the former home of National Hero Norman Manley and his wife, Edna. The site appropriately set the background as a welcoming venue for history, literature, and empathy.
Thompson and the evening’s speakers were introduced by attorney-at-law, Tamara Dickens, who guided the intimate gathering of friends and relatives of the author through a book launch with a difference.
Pagent stylist and Cosmetologist, Marcia Lengard was at the book launch in support of her friend, Author Shelly-Ann Thompson.
The frontal design of ‘My Heart Sank – Overcoming Grief, Loss and Challenges’.
Author of ‘My Heart Sank – Overcoming Grief, Loss and Challenges’ beams with joy next to the Chairman of the Norman Manley Foundation, Ainsley Henriques.
Author Shelly-Ann Thompson signs a copy of her book for media colleague, Simone Reid-Hylton.
