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Oakville author releases memoir on family, growing up in Trinidad Oakville author Awadh Jaggernath has penned a memoir opening readers to his life, that of his family's and growing up in Trinidad. From Innocence to Impudence: Growing Up in Trinidad, The Story of One Family tells the story of a family -- a record of three generations -- and a young man's youth in a Trinidadian village. "This is more than a memoir... it is an intimate and vivid family and personal history told in a remarkable language, which captures the tonality and rhythm of Trinidadian speech," stated a media release. "Nothing is left untold. This memoir, in terms of its honesty, finally pulls the curtain open on the real life of this man, his family, his village and his youth in Trinidad." The story begins with Jaggernath's four grandparents, who want to free themselves from the Indian caste system and voluntarily indenture themselves to the sugarcane plantations in Trinidad with the hope of freedom after their five-year contract ends. Living with his parents and grandparents, Jaggernath documents the struggles and way of life of his elders. "He colours his story with vivid and compelling details of the vibrant multicultural society, the lives of his immediate and extended family and his friends and the discipline, joys and sorrows, the sexual exploits, early loves and intimacies of his youth," the release stated. From Innocence to Impudence is Jag- 31 | Thursday, August 11, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com This is more than a memoir... it is an intimate and vivid family and personal history told in a remarkable language, which captures the tonality and rhythm of Trinidadian speech. Nothing is left untold. This memoir, in terms of its honesty, finally pulls the curtain open on the real life of this man, his family, his village and his youth in Trinidad. Mosaic Press gernath's debut book and published by Oakville-based Mosaic Press. The retired Oakville resident was born in Trinidad where he later taught in elementary and secondary schools, as well as the extramural department of the University of the West Indies. In the 1960s, he immigrated to Canada and continued his education at University of Toronto and McMaster, Brock and York universities. He taught mathematics and science at the collegiate level for the Toronto District School Board and the Halton public and separate school boards. Local author Awadh Jaggernath (left) has released a memoir detailing readers on his life, family and growing up in Trinidad. From Innocence to Impudence: Growing Up in Trinidad, The Story of One Family (above) is available through the Oakvillebased Mosaic Press. | photo and cover courtesy Mosaic Press In the Arts... Steel Pan in the Park Steel Pan in the Park, the fifth anniversary celebration of the Canadian Federation of Steelpan takes place Sunday (Aug. 14) at Coronation Park, 1426 Lakeshore Blvd. W., from 7-9 p.m. The free concert is presented by the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton (CCAH) and Canadian Federation of Steelpan. It will feature the St. Jamestown and CCAH steel bands. For more information, contact Veronica at 905-257-0581 or Pam at 905-827-4673. Creative Connections Join Oakville Arts Council and Town of Oakville at Creative Connections free arts networking event Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 1-2 p.m. Registration is not required, but appreciated. Meet at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd. Visit oakvillearts.com/events. General $8.50 | Children & Seniors $6.50 | All seats Tues $5.00 New this week: PETE'S DRAGON, SAUSAGE PARTY ShOWTiMES fOR AuGuST 12-18 Bad Moms (14A) Fri - Thu: 9:30 Jason Bourne (14A) Fri - Tue: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:40 Wed: 4:15, 7:00, 9:40 Thu: 1:30, 4:15, 7:00, 9:40 Pete's Dragon (PG) Fri: 11:00, 12:30, 2:40, 5:00, 7:15, 8:30 Sat - Sun: 12:30, 2:40, 5:00, 7:15, 8:30 Mon - Thu: 11:00, 12:30, 2:40, 5:00, 7:15, 8:30 Sausage Party (18A) Fri - Thu: 1:10, 3:10, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 The Secret Life of Pets (G) Fri: 11:15, 12:15, 2:20, 4:25, 6:30 Sat - Sun: 12:15, 2:20, 4:25, 6:30 Mon - Thu: 11:15, 12:15, 2:20, 4:25, 6:30 Suicide Squad (PG) Fri - Thu: 1:15, 4:00, 6:45, 9:25 171 Speers Road, Oakville (at Kerr St.) | 905-338-6397 (MEWS) www.film.ca