The book "No Great Mischief" by Allistair
Macleod is one of the most touching books I
have ever read.


For those with even a passing interest in
life Atlantic Canada(Centering on Cape
Bretton),of some of the Scotts who emigrated
there ( Members of Clan Rhuda), their
history and family ties, their rivals and
friends, music , living by the sea, political
and economic dislocation,life in general,
great story telling, and the heart breaking
faithfulness of dogs, well this book is well
worth seeking out.

I read The Shipping News which has many
similar themes, I found this book just
touched me more, more deeply and more simply.
It was simply one of the most satisfying
reads I have had.

I will now put the book on the shelf and wait
just long enough for a few of the details to
fade so I can pick it up and read it again,
and again, and......



Whack fall the day- Nick Nick