Books
By Dr. Leo Gilling
By Dr. Leo Gilling
These books explore identity, education, discipline, migration, and community responsibility—moving from lived experience to practical frameworks for change. Together, they trace a journey from Jamaican boyhood, through immigration and struggle, to system-level solutions for schools and communities across the diaspora.
Personal narratives tracing childhood, migration, survival, and purpose.
Book 1: From Shadows to Sunshine: My Jamaican Boyhood: A deeply personal reflection on growing up in Jamaica and the early experiences that shape identity and resilience.
Book2: From Sunshine to Storms: My Journey in America: A raw account of migration, survival, and the unseen costs of starting over.
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Book 3: From Storms to Legacy: A Life of Giving Back: A reflective exploration of responsibility, service, and what it means to build something that lasts.
Practical, culturally grounded frameworks for schools, families, and communities.
Book 4: J-BAEF™ – Jamaican Boys Academic & Emotional Framework: A structured approach to improving boys’ engagement, emotional regulation, and academic outcomes.
Book 5: EBSIF™ – Education-Based Student Intervention Framework: A school-wide system for early, coordinated, and effective student intervention.
Book 6: ReBond™ – Parent–School Engagement Framework: A relational framework for repairing trust and rebuilding collaboration between families and schools.
Not sure where to begin?
• Start with From Shadows to Sunshine if you prefer personal storytelling.
• Start with J-BAEF™ if you work in education or youth development.