Mrs. Richeline C. Joe delivered two copies of her book Kadena di bida (Chain of Life) to the National Library of Aruba last Wednesday. Kadena di bida is a collection of poems and short stories based on real events from daily life. Mrs. Joe handed them over to librarian Gina Jie Sam Foek, and the book will soon be available for borrowing at the library. Additionally, it is on sale at Plaza Bookshop.
There are so many things that have happened, are happening, and will still happen in our lives. These countless events are linked together and form a chain—the chain of our life! Each chain of life is unique. Labor and everything related to it form a real part of our “chain of life.” We deal with family, friendships, acquaintances, and people who are merely passengers in our lives. Everyone has their significance in our lives. Things happening in the world around us and our encounter with nature are also an indispensable part of our chain of life. The chain of our life continues to shape itself. Every single day we have the opportunity to make our chain of life even more beautiful.
Richeline C. Joe (’57) is a psychologist and also a jurist. She has written various short stories as well as several poems. In Kadena di Bida, Mrs. Richeline debuts by offering everyday life events that we can all recognize. Mrs. Richeline is from Curaçao and visited Aruba for a special presentation at the National Library of Aruba.