Books by Ralston G Bishop

Ralston G. Bishop now famously known as Abdul Jairo discusses his empathy of poverty, a long standing culture that exists in his country and its effects on society and the world at large. A poet and a writer, farmer and a construction worker, Christian and visionary-Ralston G. Bishop has written a book that empower the enslave minds of bad choices. With an attempt to emancipate those who are captive of their own self imposed prison of disappointments and failures because desires, lust and ambitious goals. This book is consistent with his favorite quote, "The acquisition of wealth can be judged by persistence and determination. However, the unwillingness to share is selfishness and greed" and among his deep reflections he often utter, "Enemies will criticize, friends will encourage, and family will advise. There will be disappointments there will be successes. There will be unfulfilled desires but, the only person you need to defeat is yourself. Just be true to yourself." There is a time for everything! Be strong but not forceful. Be patient but not weak. Be loud but do not make noise. Humility is strength but get wisdom.

The son of a single parent, a black Jamaican woman who was a poor domestic worker, author Ralston G. Bishop narrates the story of his life in Acceptance is the Beginning of Change. From his birth in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, in 1974, to growing up poor in the parish of St Ann, to turning to crime, to spending time in prison, Bishop shares his journey and discusses the lessons he's learned along the way. Now a farmer and a poet, he reflects on poverty and its far-reaching effect on people, and he tells of the importance of having complete faith and trust in God. From rags to riches and from riches to rags, this memoir shares Bishop's story as he learns to accept the regrets of his past and come to terms with a new present and future. Honest and disclosing, Acceptance is the Beginning of Change communicates that it's not about what one lacks in life, it is about what one has. It's not about the mistakes-it's about the lessons gained.