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- Through My Lens takes a look back through the depression, the second world war and into the eighties by examining newspaper accounts. Gwynne has woven a fictional story linking the newspaper clippings together. There was an unsettling past, she knew that, what she did not know was the shocking stories that she would find through her research. Her stepfather who she grew up believing was her real father was a murder suspect, a drug dealer, a vagrant and a thief. In 1947 the largest drug deal to ever hit the West Coast involved her stepfather, his wife and stepson. In later years his ex-wife was called the Big Boss of Powell Street. Everyone knew Marie Robinson. Through family accounts and detailed written stories, she found out her real father was from Standard, Alberta. Her father had Great-Uncles; one who was a famous artist and one who was a world traveler and explorer bringing back rare seeds from Russia and China. Her mother had always told her to be ‘careful what you wish for’, she should have reminded her that she might not like what she found. Her mother rebelled from a strict upbringing and religion and after the loss of seven children went down a path that led her to alcoholism. Somehow the three of them; her mother Gunvor, her stepfather Ron and her real father Harold stumbled together. It is a true story with lots of fictional accounts. Gwynne Hunt THROUGH MY LENS Silver Bow Publishing $23.95, on amazon or it can be purchased through Gwynne at gwynne1@telus.net $24 plus shipping
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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Spreading the Word
Although the Abbotford Art’s Council Arty Awards have been postponed until October 22, 2011–the nominees met May 28 for some pictures and a chance to receive thir award nomination certificates. I have been nominated for a Literary Award. I don’t have … Continue reading
Can we end violence against women?
Violence against women—will it ever end? by Gwynne Hunt Violence against women is a well-documented fact. I have spent the last six years researching and compiling a database of names of missing and murdered women and children. It started with … Continue reading
Gender Violence & Self-Mutilation
Disfigurment; real & self-imposed by Gwynne Hunt Who would have ever thought that cheap sulfuric acid would increase gender violence towards women? It is estimated that over 200 acid mutilations occur in Bangladesh every year. Our western publications cover cases of … Continue reading
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