Comments on: The Road to Redemption-Jackfish, The Vanishing Village

By: Barbara Huard

Barbara Huard — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:26:44 +0000

I grew up about 25 miles down the track from Jackfish. My grandfather Muggs McCuaig worked on the railroad and knew it and the people who lived there well. For a few summers in a row he and my grandmother and some of the younger children stayed there and I beleive my Grandmother cooked for the hotel that was there. I have been to Jackfish every summer for the last few years. When I was younger I remember a lot of old buildings still standing but not many are today, just a few on the outskirts of the old town. Its strange to be there and think of what a bustling little place it once was. I grew up listening to stories about life there…..I am hoping to get a copy of this book, wondering how true it is to the history of Jackfish….

By: Sella Rupert (Dahl)

Sella Rupert (Dahl) — Sat, 17 May 2008 03:06:35 +0000

This is the first I have heard of this book, I would love to read it. My parents and older siblings were born in Jackfish, Ontario, my dad was a commercial fisherman there until 1963. We had a camp(originally the house my dad built for the family) there for a number of years and I would love going to Jackfish, it was a great place to spend the summer. The last time I was in Jackfish was the year my dad passed away, 1992, all the family was in Thunder Bay for the funeral and then we took a day trip to Jackfish to give my mother a chance to roam around and remember the good old days.

By: Marie H.

Marie H. — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:13:11 +0000

I’ve read this book and it’s as good as the reviews are all saying. It is definitely not fluff, even though it’s non-fiction. I am from Northern Ontario and know most of the areas she refers to in the book, which is a bit of a kick. The author was here in Sault Ste. Marie this past week to do a reading and I had my copy autographed. The book reading was excellent and Sarah explained where some of the stories within her book came from, all very interesting. If any of you hear she’s going to be doing a reading near you, I’d highly recommend you go!!!
If it’s not too late, count me in on the draw. I would love to have a copy to give as a gift.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 06:48:34 +0000

This sounds like an interesting book… sad, though.

By: Teresa W.

Teresa W. — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:12:58 +0000

Never heard of this one, count me in! tWarner419@aol.com

By: ruth

ruth — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:36:03 +0000

Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. Sounds fascinating.

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:29:18 +0000

I haven’t heard anything about this book, but after reading your review I am now very interested. Thanks for the review and the contest!

By: stephanie

stephanie — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 14:05:56 +0000

Sounds like a fantastic book!! Please add my name to the drawing!!

By: Myrthe

Myrthe — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 07:59:54 +0000

I read another review of this book recently, and yours added to my wanting to read it. Do count me in!!

By: Kim L

Kim L — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:18:38 +0000

I haven’t heard of this book before, but what a great review! My TBR pile grows larger again