West Indian Nanny

When Jenny, a young West Indian woman, embarks on a journey abroad to create a better life for herself with the man of her dreams, the fairytale she expects takes unexpected twists and turns, making her question her decisions. This story dives into the effects of heartbreak, questions whether blood really is thicker than water, and bares deeply rooted cultural biases that can seep out in the most unintentional ways. As told from her daughter's perspective, West Indian Nanny shares the realities of generational pain that, if not acknowledged, just might ruin the bright future Jenny seeks to create for herself and her family…

In WEST INDIAN NANNY, an immigrant named Jenny moves to America with the love of her life and is determined to build a new life for herself and prove her disapproving family wrong. The moment her plane lands there is a strange shift, but Jenny is determined to make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Adversity can bring out the best and worst in all of us. As unexpected events shake up Jenny's world, Jenny's daughter, Gabby, shares how her family navigates race, money, faith, relationships, abuse, and, most importantly, the evolution of her mother. Like her mother, and her mother before her, Gabby is intent on being a success, but will generational traumas prevent her from breaking the mold?

Tanty is a West Indian-American author sharing real West Indian stories, encouraging people to reach their potential despite adversity, and challenging cultural biases.