John Heney & Son: The Canadian Saga of an Ottawa Irish Family - Softcover

John J. Heney

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1897508476 ISBN 13: 9781897508473

Publisher: General Store Publishing House, 2010

Synopsis

John Heney & Son follows the story of an Irish immigrant and his family amid the growing pains of a young Canada and its capital, from Victorian Bytown to the dawn of the Cold War in Ottawa. Along the way, this surprise-filled tale stretches across Canada and beyond, amid many a social and political battle, all involving an impressive and colourful cast of characters.<BR><BR>Stoked by twist and tragedy, a richly illustrated, oft-humorous tale sheds new light on the impact of family commerce and family life across a young Canada in John Heney & Son: The Canadian Saga of an Ottawa Irish Family.<BR><BR>This surprise-filled saga links the Vatican, Fort Calgary, the Yukon, and Heney public works projects from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Stacks of letters, photos, maps, government documents, and reporting have been merged to reveal colourful stories, including links to every prime minister from Macdonald to Mackenzie King, and every governor-general from Monck to Tweedsmuir.

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About the Author

Born in Montreal in 1956, John Heney lived in Toronto and Stratford, Ontario, before obtaining a Bachelor of Journalism with Political Science at Carleton University in Ottawa. Work followed in print and radio journalism, communications, and public affairs. He obtained an M.Am from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton in 1983. John filled positions at Bell-Northern Research, Bell Canada, and subsequently as an editor and then as the managing editor of a newsletter publishing firm.<BR><BR>He was compelled to change direction at the age of thirty-five when latent complications from cerebral palsy manifested in sudden-onset dystonia. His subsequent work includes the books The Thunder Within: A True Story and Ladies and Gentlemen: Daring to Live What the Soul Already Knows.<BR><BR>History has long been a passion for him, in many forms. A recipient of the City of Ottawa Civic Appreciation Award in 2008 for his work in several facets of local heritage, he is also the founding president of the Friends of the City of Ottawa Archives. His employment of music and history has created an extensive collection of antique machines, recordings, and related paraphernalia. John resides in Ottawa with his wife, Kathy.

Edition details

• Publisher: General Store Publishing House
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1897508476
• ISBN 13: 9781897508473
• Binding: Perfect Paperback
• Number of pages: 432