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A graduate of McMaster University and University of Toronto School of Social Work, Margaret A. Mitchell worked for the International Red Cross in Japan and Korea during the Korean War and in Vienna in 1956 with Hungarian refugees. Known for her many contributions as a social activist and in community development, she became the NDP Member of Parliament for Vancouver East from 1979 until 1993. She continues to support women in need through the Margaret Mitchell Fund for Women. Recognized in 2000 as a Member of the Order of British Columbia, she lives in Vancouver, BC.
Robert Harvey lives on Denman Island, one of the Gulf Islands on the Pacific Coast. Relying on his own sense of the Sea gained in teenage years on coastal towboats, he wrote this story following retirement after 54 years as a courtroom lawyer. He is an Honorary Member of the CMMC (The Company of Master Mariners of Canada) Vancouver Island Division.
Rosemary James Cross, an artist and writer, was born in Victoria, BC where she and her husband raised three children.
After art studies and living in many parts of Canada, she became a well-travelled teacher of art recognized for her highly individual style. Rosemary also has had many solo gallery showing off her work.
Beth Rowles Scott grew up in rural Saskatchewan. After moving to BC, she earned a BA and a BEd at the University of British Columbia, followed by a Master’s degree and a PhD in educational administration.
In 2006, the Scotts were recognized as “Outstanding Canadians” by the City of White Rock, BC, and Beth was named “Woman of the Year” by Soroptomist International of White Rock, an organization devoted to improving the lives of women and girls in the community and the world.
A native of New Westminster, Gogs Gagnon followed an early passion for computers by becoming a programmer and independent technology consultant. In the course of his career, he has developed software for Apple, IBM, and the government of British Columbia where he was the lead programmer analyst and data architect.
Now, in addition to promoting prostate cancer awareness, Gogs devotes much of his time to writing. His next book is a coming-of age memoir set in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia during the 1970s.
The father of three children, Gogs lives with his wife and their two dogs in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, BC.
You can follow along with Gogs journey on his Youtube channel at www.gogsgagnon.com
Gordon Bitney spent thirty years practicing law in Vancouver, Canada until he retired. He and his wife bought a villa in Provence and divided their time between there and Vancouver with their cats. The way of life in the village of Nyons inspired this book.
Illustrations by: Paul Dwillie
A motor vehicle accident can cause your life to change in a flash, and dealing with the aftermath can take years. This is where Road to Recovery: Following your Motor Vehicle Accident can help. Written by psychiatrist Larry Matrick, the book serves as a guide to help accident victims cope with the stress of the medical and legal processes ahead. It can be used as a reference to help navigate the difficult web of overwhelming forms, treatments, appointments with consultants and insurance adjusters, and meetings with doctors, lawyers and therapists. Dr. Matrick also addresses the personal aspects of one s life that have been affected by their injuries–anxieties, sleep disorder, relationships, etc. –as the author uses his own experience and expertise and a series of case studies to describe some of the psychological difficulties that trauma can have on a accident victim. Ultimately, this book aims to provide the reader with hope, peace of mind and optimism, leading them down the road to a better future.
Colin Castle was born in England in 1936 and after army service in Berlin, studied history at Oxford and became a teacher. In 1964, he and his Canadian wife, Val, married in London but came to raise their children in BC, where he taught history in West Kelowna schools for thirty years. This book is the story of Val’s grandfather, the one she never knew.
Duane Lawrence was born in Princeton, BC, works as a high-school teacher and has taught in London, England and Nara, Japan. Now living in Vancouver, he enjoys walking through the city’s Stanley Park, and during one such stroll, was inspired to write about the animals that live there. He also speaks English, French and Japanese.
Check out Duane Lawrence’s personal homepage at: duanelawrence.ca
