Barbados: An Island Portrait is an extraordinary exploration of the Caribbean island of Barbados by the combined talents of noted English photographer and long-time Barbadian resident Mike Toy and Barbadian writer Peter Laurie. Peter Laurie, playwright, author of children's fiction and a former ambassador of Barbados, provides a fascinating insight into the cultural and historical forces that have made Barbados and its people unique. Together they provide a unique and beautiful guide to the island of Barbados.