Rastafari? Rasta for you: Rastafarianism Explained [Paperback]

Kelleyana Junique (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 7, 2004

Kelleyana Junique blows the smoke away from the questions many people have in their minds about Rastafarians (Rastas) and their life in Jamaica. What do they believe in? Who is Jah? Why do they revere Haile Selassie and Bob Marley? How do they live? How do they raise families? Do they work? Why are ganja and reggae/ragga music so important to the Rastas? All in all, it's a peaceful picture that is presented here, of a people who acknowledge the differences in humanity but do not presume to judge. The author doesn't shy away from tricky issues like skylarkers, gargamels and single-parent families; but the image of rural joy in the middle of 'Babylon' abides, in this informative and entertaining guide to a misunderstood faith.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Athena Press (June 7, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844012697
• ISBN-13: 978-1844012695
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.8 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #349,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars This book STINKS, November 16, 2005

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Drexxell (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rastafari? Rasta for you: Rastafarianism Explained (Paperback)

With each page being a chapter, and some chapters being 1 sentence long (truly!) and with there being NO cohesive rhyme or reason as to how the book is laid out and with the book being only 60 pages long, this is truly one of the most horrible books I've ever read!!

I wanted to learn about Rasta and instead got a few glimmers of confusion, a bit about Jamaican life, a bunch of negativity about people who are NOT Rastas.

If you want to learn about Rasta, do NOT buy this book!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars lies, lies, lies, March 9, 2008

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John James "Guerilla Radio" (Dover Foxcroft , ME) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rastafari? Rasta for you: Rastafarianism Explained (Paperback)

i have a pretty good understanding of the rastafarian culture and beliefs, having spent time in jamaica before. This has to be the worst book written on rastafarianism, they go into no detail about the beliefs, and most of the chapters are misleading and untrue. I think that people should learn about this beautiful culture, and this is not the way to do it, try reading robert roskinds book- Rasta heart: the journey into one love, this book is great for the person seeking information abut rastafarianism.

ONE LOVE.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars More Information Needed, September 20, 2005

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illuhstrayshuns (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Rastafari? Rasta for you: Rastafarianism Explained (Paperback)

I like to learn about beliefs of other cultures and people, and I was curious to learn about Rastafarianism. I was not satisfied with the information I obtained from this book. It touched on tidbits of Rastafarianism, and often swayed from the main topic. The point of view seems to be more opinionated rather than alot of hard solid facts. There would be mention of various topics apart from actual Rastafarianism and those other topics would be tied in with Rastafarianism by a quote or something. I really thought it would have been more in depth on Rastafarianism as a whole.