My People's Freedom tells the autobiographical story of J H Bayliss Frederick through the character of young Baily Iron, the son of a progressive black tradesman, who lived with his family in a small Caribbean village during the 1920s and 30's. With authentic dialect and vivid description, the author compellingly articulates his personal experience of growing up on an island dominated by the wealth and socioeconomic power of expatriate estate owners. Readers of all ages will be inspired by this illuminating and poignant account of Baily's quest for an advanced education in order to overcome the barriers of poverty and racial disparity, one which he successfully attains.