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Jedediah Days: One Woman's Island Paradise

Name: Jedediah Days: One Woman's Island Paradise
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Book Synopsis: British Columbia's Jedediah Island is now a popular marine park, 640 acres of natural splendour tucked in between Texada and Lasqueti islands in the Strait of Georgia. But when Mary Palmer and her husband purchased the island half a century ago, they found out it could be challenging indeed to live in an isolated coastal paradise. Jedediah Days is a rich, exuberant memoir of forty-five years on a secluded island. The book documents it all: the daily struggles and joys of maintaining a working farm; the experience of living on ruggedly beautiful land with abundant wildlife; the community spirit among fishermen, farmers, war vets, loggers, artists and hippies who were just a boat ride away-weather permitting. Jedediah Days also shows that paradise can be a bit of a struggle. Read how Mary got rid of an insufferable guest by stranding the intruder aboard a log boom that happened to be crawling past the island on its way to distant mills. Years later, when residents of Texada, Lasqueti and Jedediah heard that a floating red-light hotel was going to be anchored off Jedediah, they engaged a prospector to do a little blasting at the intended site. And when Mary helped move her new caretakers and their ten children to Jedediah, she knew that the woman was nine months pregnant but she didn't know she'd be delivering the baby in the old homestead, with no access to telephone, transportation or medical facilities. In the 1990s, when Mary and Al Palmer retired from Jedediah, they turned down lucrative real estate offers, and instead set out to ensure their beloved island would be preserved in its natural state and shared with the rest of the world. In March 1995, after an extraordinary public fundraising campaign, Jedediah was officially designated a Class A provincial marine park. This book is Mary Palmer's story on the island between 1949 and 1994. The island's rich history is brought to life with an engaging text and almost 100 photos from the author's collection.

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Discover the captivating story of Jedediah Island in "Jedediah Days: One Woman's Island Paradise." Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of British Columbia's marine park, nestled between Texada and Lasqueti Islands. Mary Palmer's memoir chronicles her remarkable journey on this secluded island for over forty-five years. From daily struggles to the joys of a working farm, experience life on ruggedly beautiful land filled with abundant wildlife and a vibrant community of fishermen, farmers, war vets, artists, and hippies. Get a glimpse into the challenges they faced and triumphs they celebrated, all just a boat ride away from mainland British Columbia.

Paradise comes with its share of struggles, as Mary Palmer recounts in "Jedediah Days." Discover how she cleverly rid herself of an insufferable guest by stranding them aboard a passing log boom. Delve into the exciting tale of residents joining forces to prevent the anchoring of a floating red-light hotel off the shores of Jedediah Island. Experience the thrill as Mary helps deliver a baby in the old homestead, with no access to modern amenities. Palmer's memoir is filled with fascinating anecdotes that will keep you engrossed throughout.

When Mary and Al Palmer retired from Jedediah Island, they made a choice that speaks volumes about their love for this enchanting place. Rather than accepting lucrative real estate offers, they embarked on a mission to preserve the island's natural beauty and share it with the world. The Class A provincial marine park designation in 1995 stands as a testament to their unwavering dedication. Explore Mary Palmer's personal journey through the island's history, brought to life with engaging text and nearly 100 captivating photos from her own collection.

Embark on a remarkable journey through time, nature, and human spirit with "Jedediah Days: One Woman's Island Paradise." Experience the allure of this secluded coastal gem and be inspired by Mary Palmer's determination and love for Jedediah Island. Dive into this memoir and uncover the magic that lies within.

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