{"id":30271,"date":"2025-03-04T06:54:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T11:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carryonfriends.com\/?p=30271"},"modified":"2025-02-22T16:21:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-22T21:21:11","slug":"building-legacy-diana-mccaulay-on-a-house-for-miss-pauline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carryonfriends.com\/?p=30271","title":{"rendered":"Building Legacy: Diana McCaulay on &#8216;A House for Miss Pauline&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16649363\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/685469\/16649363.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16649363&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jamaican author Diana McCaulay about her latest novel,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/14127\/9781643757223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">A House for Miss Pauline<\/a>. This beautifully written book delves into themes of history, intergenerational relationships, and the evolving identity of Jamaica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miss Pauline, is nearing her 100th birthday when the stones of her home\u2014built from the ruins of a nearby plantation\u2014begin to shift and whisper. As she confronts long-buried secrets, she embarks on a journey of atonement, bridging the past and present in a deeply moving way. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carryonfriends.com\/read-carry-on-a-house-for-miss-pauline\/\u2197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">my review of &#8220;Miss Pauline.&#8221;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During our conversation, Diana and I explored the real-life inspirations behind the book, including her own family history and her experiences with Jamaica\u2019s changing landscape. We also discussed the importance of preserving the stories of our elders. Too often, their wisdom and memories are lost as younger generations move away or become disconnected from the past. Miss Pauline\u2019s story is a reminder that history isn\u2019t just something in books\u2014it lives in the people and places around us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another key theme we touched on was the fate of Jamaica\u2019s plantation great houses. What should we do with these historical structures? Should they be demolished, preserved as memorials, or repurposed for modern use? It\u2019s a complicated conversation, but one that speaks to how we remember the past while shaping the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond history, we also reflected on the environmental changes happening in Jamaica. From disappearing beaches to the loss of green spaces, Diana\u2014who has a long background in environmental activism\u2014shared her insights on how the land itself tells a story, one we should be paying attention to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This episode was a rich and thought-provoking discussion about identity, legacy, and storytelling. If you love Caribbean literature, history, and thought-provoking conversations, you won\u2019t want to miss it!<br><br><br><br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stay-connected\">Stay Connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong><strong>Connect with <\/strong>Diana McCaulay:<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dianamccaulay.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Website<\/a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dianamccaulay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/bookshop.org\/a\/14127\/9781643757223\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get &#8220;A House for Miss Pauline&#8221;<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Connect with @carryonfriends \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carryonfriends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/carryonfriends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/carryonfriends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Enjoyed the show?&nbsp; Please remember to&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/1HnDcMv\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><em>leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts<\/em><\/a><em>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>A&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.breadfruit.media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Breadfruit Media<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;Production:&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/breadfruitmedia\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jamaican author Diana McCaulay about her latest novel,\u00a0A House for Miss Pauline. 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