The Tribune

Bahamian icon Netica Symonette is hosting an official launch and book signing for “A Girl Called Nettie: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship and Love” on Friday at Casuarinas of Cable Beach. The book is a poignant but inspiring story of the life, trials and tribulations of Nettie, as she worked her way through the ranks of the hospitality industry.

Last week Nettie presented hard-bound copies of the book to the Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes and Prime Minister Perry Christie.

While not at the forefront of the suffrage movement, Netica Symonette has certainly been an activist in the country’s primary industry, charting the path for both Bahamian men and women in the field.

“Despite the adversity which I faced in accomplishing what I set out to do, the book is truly meant as an inspiration to those generations after me which may feel there is little hope of advancement, achievement or recognition in their own country. Persistence and your own sense of self-worth are critical to your success and accomplishment,” said Ms Symonette.

The Governor General commended Nettie on her publication and indicated that he was impressed with the broad distribution of the book worldwide. “It serves as an inspiration to me in the writing of my own memoirs”, Sir Arthur stated.