Two Separate Lives, One Singular Purpose

About the Book

The author’s passion is history, and this volume fulfills a lifelong quest to tell the story of his mother’s long and intricate relationship with a world class athlete and sports and entertainment icon, Mr. Charles “Charlie” Major, Sr. Written in personal and biographical style, the story captures the heroic journeys of these two ordinary Bahamians, and their singular vision in founding the Nassau Stadium, The Bahamas’ major sports entertainment mecca for almost half century. It charts Charlie Major’s college years at St. Bonaventure College, New York and his phenomenal rise to international prominence as a record holder in the high jump in the 1920’s. And, it relates an anthological account of Willamae Deveaux’s impressive culinary and managerial resume, and her love and fidelity to her family and church. In brief, the book is a tribute to the lives of these heroes, whose great accomplishments believe their humble beginnings. It is a story of love, friendship and commitment, and an inspiration to all.

About the Author

Peter Deveaux-Isaacs, Sr. is a career Diplomat and Senior Civil Servant in The Bahamas. His academic disciplines are Political Science, History and Law and he has received extensive professional training in Diplomacy and International Security, crime, drug control and terrorism matters. His Foreign Service assignments include postings in London, Washington D.C. and New York, and he continues to represent The Bahamas at numerous regional and international forums. He was recently appointed National Ebola Task Force Coordinator. His family includes his wife Kayleaser, a Media Executive and professional Actress (SAG/AFTRA member) and son, Peter Jr, who attends Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.