“There is a saying that some memoirs are meant to be read as an aid to help one fall asleep. Rudy Gurley’s, A Caribbean Tale is not of them. In fact, once you start reading this true story, you might find yourself sitting up all night… Rudy Gurley’s life story is a vivid recollection that starts with a nightmare and moves backward into the riveting world of a young boy who was born to live a less than ordinary life...
A Caribbean Tale is a well-written haunting memoir that introduces you to a family held together by quiet dignity and powerful secrets.  The story unfolds in flashback sequences allowing a reader to physically feel the depth of the young boy’s difficult journey, all set in motion by the mysterious abandonment of his mother and father. The discovery on a rainy afternoon of an old leather trunk that contained a book sporting the picture of a middle-aged white man on its cover would change Rudy Gurley's life forever.  This true story demonstrates the author’s quest to make something of his own life far removed from the extreme conditions he would endure as a child...”
- J. Andy Murphy, WriteStuff Writers’ Book Review
 (Indiana, US)

“Not only do we have a great story, but an author with a refreshing style and the agility with language wherein he seems never to have to search for the appropriate phrase or word … Rudy Gurley strikes just the right tone. Best of all, the book is modest and carefully crafted devoid of rambling that so often prevails in memoirs. It is an incredible tale …Gurley’s account is warm and direct with a bit of humor thrown in, calling to mind not only particular times and places in his life but the distinctive landscapes between his childhood and adulthood. Moreover, he does a masterful job of conveying the confusion of trying to understand his world of a child pleading with his aunt to tell him where his parents were, only to be assured that they were living in England and that he and his sister would soon be joining them. The book glides effortlessly from Gurley’s early school days until he reaches his ultimate goal. In between we learn of his many uphill battles …The memories of all these events are intense, as readers vicariously relive them with Gurley. The good news is that there is a sequel in the works and I look forward to hearing once again from this gifted author.”
- BookPleasures.com
 (Montreal, Canada)

“I felt privileged to read ‘A Caribbean Tale’. As the author shares his personal story, he teaches about the value of overcoming adversity and hardships … A ‘Caribbean Tale’ is an excellent book … As Rudy Gurley’s story flows along, you get swept up in it. I also looked at the obstacles that he managed to overcome and found myself thinking that if I keep plugging away at my own difficulties, I, too, can come ahead. This story would be an excellent book for cultural studies classes to read.
- Reader Views
  (Texas, USA)

“Gurley’s memoir contains all the ingredients of an excellent book. Intelligent, determined, romantic, he is a man with an incredible story to tell. His ‘rags-to-riches’ story has echoes of Charles Dickens, minus a Miss Haversham and Fagin. [A Caribbean Tale] provides sustenance to readers seeking inspiration of one that has risen above their hardships and station to become an unmitigated success. ”
- ForeWord CLARION reviews
 (Michigan, USA)

“Working on A Caribbean Tale was a mind-blowing experience for me – not because I was being paid to read an inspiring novel that I found utterly unputdownable, but because it led me to reassess my own perceptions and prejudices. Just read it – A Caribbean Tale - and see for yourself what I mean. But I’m still at a loss to fathom how tiny St. Lucia could have produced two Nobel Laureates … and now this novel – on course, I believe, to become an international bestseller.”
-Professional Proofreader
 Caroline Petherick – (Cornwall, UK)

“The author narrates his life story well, vividly rendering his emotions throughout his struggles. A pleasant, inspiring read.”
- Kirkus Discoveries
  (Broadway, New York)

“I read lots of books where I couldn't care less what happens to the main characters and can't even remember their names as soon as I've finished the book. Your book is so much better.  I'm really looking forward to finding out what happens. It's a page-turner!”
- Professional Proofreader
Alison Farrell (Doncaster, UK)
 (The above is part of an e-mail Alison sent to Rudy half-way through proofreading A Caribbean Tale.)