Laughter in the Sadness of my Heart captures events from the author's childhood growing up in post-plantation, and pre-independent Jamaica. The author provides a very captivating account of his childhood experiences, sharing emotional swings and nostalgic moments. The book gives a peek of the life of poverty-stricken Jamaicans under the British Monarchy. The author's engaging tone and vivid descriptions pulls the reader into the story, making them feel as if they were there.