My grandmother, fondly known as Nanny by my cousins and myself, was born in the small fishing community of Tignish , in 1923. Throughout her years in living with my grandfather Reg, they have raised a family of four children, Karen, Rena, Midge and Billy They also have 10 grandchildren. Edie has been involved in the community, in such things as the , Ladies Auxiliary and many boards and committees across the Province of Prince Edward Island . For her many years of volunteer work, she has received many prestigious awards. Among them are the Order of , Island Woman of the Year, National Citation for Citizenship and the Order of Prince Edward Island . Her experience as a Journalist, first with the Charlottetown Guardian and then the Journal Pioneer, along with her own life experiences are expressed in this book____________Tara Little