Dawn Rae Downton

Dawn Rae Downton has written the story of the lives of her grandmother (Ethel) and mother (Marion), who lived with an abusive husband/father. The story unfolds in Newfoundland between 1922 and 1957. It is a turbulent time, both within the Wiseman family, and in Newfoundland with World War II's devastating effects on the small country, and the joining of confederation with Canada.

Ms. Downton writes well and draws a clear story of her family's private lives as well as life in pre-confederation Newfoundland.… (más)