Synopsis
A captivating collection of Jack Knox s most memorable, heart-warming, inspiring, and off-beat human-interest stories.
Praise for Jack Knox:
Canada needs more Knox!—Will Ferguson
Knox is the most underrated writer in Canada.—Les Leyne
There are a few key secrets to a happy life in Victoria avoiding downtown when the cruise ships are in, knowing exactly how late you can get to the ferry terminal, and reading Jack Knox.—Mark Leiren-Young
From bestselling author and beloved columnist Jack Knox comes a new collection of unforgettable true stories about the people who shape the unique culture of Vancouver Island and its surrounding areas. Full of humanity, heart, and sometimes humour, On the Rocks with Jack Knox celebrates ordinary people who have extraordinary stories to tell. From Alban Michael, the last person on Earth to speak Nuchatlaht, to Diana Deans, the Port Angeles customs inspector who caught the Millennium Bomber, to Victoria’s Rudi Hoenson, who survived a Japanese labour camp and the atomic bomb at Nagasaki to become one of the happiest souls you’ll ever meet, the people in this fascinating volume represent all walks of life. Elders, heroes, criminals, and oddballs are all worthy subjects in the world Jack Knox.
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About the Author
Jack Knox is the author of the bestselling Hard Knox: Musings from the Edge of Canada and a long-time and extremely popular columnist at the Victoria Times Colonist. His career highlights include being blasted with blowhole spray by Luna the orca whale, interviewing a nude porn star, and getting a phone call from Barack Obama four days before the 2008 presidential election. In his spare time he performs in a rock ‘n' roll band with members of his Tour de Rock cycling team.
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