My Muskoka/Toronto Trilogy

Wonderful, Absorbing Stories about 20th Century Canada.'Big Phyl', shines forth as the ideal candidate to represent the wild fluctuations of a life that covered the gamut of 20th century feminine identity. She is the unforgettable heroine in this excellent, unusual book. Avery's affectionate and gentle rendering of her life is laid out against a vivid backdrop that weaves in world events, local history and pop culture in a way that places the reader at the centre of every memory. In “Ace’s Ashes”, the author tells the story of generations of men in a family terribly wounded by the two world wars. This is a powerful book about war and healing. It is about the generosity of the heart, and about hope.