The Show Must Go On

About the Book

Fond, funny, and sometimes frightening memories exude from this 104 page book. The entrepreneurial and innovative approach to life shown by the author's parents, Howard and Hazel Gunter, are told in conversational style. In addition, early chapters tell of the pioneering great grandparents of the 1850's while later chapters include memoirs and sometimes secrets of the author's own childhood and teen days in the 1940's to 1960's. The family names Gunter, Wilson, and Soble all have special significances.

This book is also available from Heather at 1-613-582-3257, or at these retailers : Ashlie's Books in Bancroft; The Old Hastings Gallery Store in Ormsby, Ont; Lakeside Pavilion of Barry's Bay, Ont.; and Wilno Crafts.

Also written by Heather and published by Trafford is Dear Hearts and Gentle People.

Also available through Trafford or the author are Heather's 2 follow-up books of short, true tales : "Dear Hearts and Gentle People" and "Because You Asked".

Reviews

"To say that we enjoyed it would be an understatement. It was very well written, interesting, entertaining, and brought back many memories that I had not thought of in many years." Vivian W.G.

"I started reading it on Friday night and finished it on Saturday. I thoroughly enjoyed it and could relate to so many things." Lois A.

"This morning after John left for work, I poured another cup of tea and started reading. I so enjoyed your book that I finished it before I had my shower!" Sue A.

"It is very well done and certainly depicts the "good old days" in the area. Your dad certainly was an incredible person and a great contributor to the community." Sandra J.

"It was great! It brought back a lot of memories. I would like to order 3 more copies. I can't wait until your next book. Bonnie B.

About the Author

Heather Gunter Campbell was born in Coe Hill, Ontario and received her elementary education there and her secondary education at North Hastings High School, Bancroft, Ontario. In 1961 she left to begin her teaching career which took her from Oshawa to Peterborough and finally to Beachburg, Renfrew County, where she lives today.

She married Frank Campbell of Lake St. Peter in 1962 and they have two children and two granddaughters. Heather has been enjoying retirement since 1995, and is fulfulling her dreams of writing, teaching piano lessons, and travelling. She belongs to a local writing club and has been published in magazines, newspapers and anthologies, and this is her first book. She was inspired by stories her Dad recorded on tape (at her insistence). The book includes over 50 photographs relevant to the stories.

See Heather's latest book Dear Hearts and Gentle Peoplealso published by Trafford.

Contact the author at Box 148 Beachburg, Ontario Canada K0J 1C0