A reader shares their thoughts

Recently, a reader of The Forgotten World commented in an email to author Stewart Donovan:

"...The conclusionary writings you so skillfully linked with this man's poetic words left tears in [my] eyes and a deeply disturbed soul...."

Your last words "there was no sign of the man we'd known"... and [MacSween's] at the conclusion of "Learning," ("in the primary school of our last days"), hit this 73-year old as a spear to my heart and soul! You, Stewart Donovan, have made far more contribution to your readers than you could realize ... much in the manner of the man you wrote about."

"...feelings of joy that finally the Good Father was receiving his long over due---due!!"

D.C.

Stewart Donovan at Atlantic Book Festival

Stewart Donovan joins other shortlisted authors for the Gala Bookfest Reading at Fred (2606 Agricola St., Halifax). David Adams Richards, Stephanie Domet, Steven Laffoley and Stewart Donovan - moderated by Sue Goyette. 7 p.m. COST: $5.00 at the door.

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"Forgotten World" nominated for two book awards

Congratulations Stewart Donovan. The Forgotten World of R.J. MacSween: a life has been shortlisted for TWO (count 'em) literary prizes for the Atlantic Books Awards to be handed out May 12 in Dartmouth.

Forgotten World is shortlisted for the Dartmouth Book Award for Non-fiction (prize of $1,500) and the Evelyn Richardson Award for Non-fiction (prize of $2,000).

Best of luck Stewart and congratulations on these recognitions of your fine book.