These Roots Run Deep

Memories of Family and Place and of a Life Lived to the Fullest

by Marion L. Reid

"Marion Reid was raised on the conviction that experience provides lessons to live by, and she shares them in this welcome memoir. She believes that life is what you make of it, and this brisk and lively reminiscence provides a positive charge for the faint of heart. Read it. You will feel her spirit."

- Dr. Edward MacDonald

"Marion Reid sets a high standard for any Islander who dreams of using all their talents and enthusiasm to make this world a better place. My husband, Angus, would have loved to read her life story - in so many ways it reflects his own upbringing and his love of this beloved Island. Her career makes us all proud."

- Mrs. Gwen MacLean

About the Author

A former school teacher and principal, and mother of eight, Marion Reid has the distinction of being the first woman in Prince Edward Island to hold the positions of Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and Lieutenant Governor. Her advocacy of social programs that support the family as the cornerstone of society is reflected in her exemplary record of community and public service.