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A Son of Courage
In 'A Son of Courage,' Archie P. McKishnie weaves an evocative narrative that combines the bucolic charm of rural life with the robust simplicity of early 20th-century prose. Rescued from the brink of obscurity by devoted literary conservationists, McKishnie's work offers a window into the past, capturing the spirit and challenges of its time with a style that reflects the transition between the Victorian and Modern eras. The heartfelt portrayal of its characters' endeavors and the vivid landscape that forms both the backdrop and crucible of their lives, endow this novel with a timeless quality that transcends the era of its creation. Archie P. McKishnie's literary journey, often overshadowe...
Fighting Fat
While the statistics for obesity have been alarming in the twenty-first century, concern about fatness has a history. In Fighting Fat, Wendy Mitchinson discusses the history of obesity and fatness from 1920 to 1980 in Canada. Through the context of body, medicine, weight measurement, food studies, fat studies, and the identity of those who were fat, Mitchinson examines the attitudes and practices of medical practitioners, nutritionists, educators, and those who see themselves as fat. Fighting Fat analyzes a number of sources to expose our culture's obsession with body image. Mitchinson looks at medical journals, both their articles and the advertisements for drugs for obesity, as well as magazine articles and advertisements, including popular "before and after" weight loss stories. Promotional advertisements reveal how the media encourages negative attitudes towards body fat. The book also includes over 30 interviews with Canadians who defined themselves as fat, highlighting the emotional toll caused by the stigmatizing of fatness.
Canadian Bookman
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Love of the Wild
In "Love of the Wild," Archie P. McKishnie weaves an intricate tapestry of human relationships and the natural world, exploring themes of connection, belonging, and the visceral power of the wilderness. Set against the backdrop of untamed landscapes, McKishnie's prose is both lyrical and evocative, capturing the raw beauty of nature while delving into the complexities of love, loss, and resilience. The narrative is punctuated by vivid imagery and a sense of urgency, immersing readers in the characters' emotional landscapes as they navigate their own experiences of the wild, both external and internal. This work stands in dialogue with contemporary nature writing and existential literature, s...
Who's who in Canada
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