![]() ![]() The books' inspiration came from Guy's experience as a young immigrant from Trinidad, adjusting to life in New York with little financial support and no family.Īuthor of 15 novels, Guy treated with key issues faced by young black women including class warfare, pregnancy, post-immigration adjustment, sexuality, and the confrontational ties between African-American and West Indians. ![]() The best known was a trilogy of novels, The Friends (1973), Ruby (1976) and Edith Jackson (1978). Guy, who resided in Manhattan, New York, earned her reputation as one of the 20th century's most distinguished writers for young adults by addressing controversial themes including race, class and sexuality. Trinidadian-born writer, Rosa Guy, 89, died last Sunday after a battle with cancer. ![]()
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