Monty Howell. Milestones of Life among Rastafari (Caribbean Series, 40)

Book info: Monty Howell. Milestones of Life among Rastafari (Caribbean Series, 40) (Hardcover, 188 pages) – Brill, 2021. Language: English.

This book conveys a unique, unrivaled, and moving insight into the life of Monty Howell, the little-know eldest son of Leonard Howell, regarded as the Father of Rastafari. Opening several files, over the pages, the man is revealed behind the son. Being both an actor and storyteller of History, Monty Howell blends anecdotes, reflections, and revelations, avoiding no subject, even the most delicate and scorching. With confidence, he takes you through his childhood memories, his conflicts with Jamaica, and his reconciliations on behalf of his father’s legacy. With bold, mature, incisive, and provocative assertions, he even reframed the Rasta experiences and the development of Rastafari, altering the terms of the knowledge and the subsequent discourse. Editorial Reviews About the Author Linda Ainouche (1974) holds a Ph.D. in Social Anthropology from Canada. She has led applied research and consulting projects for international organizations, governments, and the private sector in Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Her research and publications cover a broad range of topics ranging from immaterial culture, intangible heritage, social memory, oral history, identity, religion, immigration, social and environmental impact, and the intertwining nature of these topics. She is also an Award-Winning Director using documentaries to outreach and train on issues that face indigenous people and open the debates to inclusion and diversity.