Lucy Maud Montgomery: The Gift of Wings [Paperback]

NATIONAL BESTSELLER
A GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
SHORTLISTED FOR THE B.C. NATIONAL AWARD FOR CANADIAN NON-FICTION

The writings of Lucy Maud Montgomery are so familiar and captivating that it’s easy to feel we know her. But the complex woman behind the sparkling story of Anne of Green Gables experienced the dark side of life, as well as the intense joy of creativity. This beautifully written biography of one of Canada’s most celebrated writers looks far beyond Montgomery’s own published journals and draws on a wealth of previously undiscovered material.

Rubio’s comprehensive and penetrating account of Montgomery’s life, all set in rich social context and illustrated with previously unseen photographs, takes its place as the definitive biography of a literary icon.Introduction

The PEI Years 1874—1911

The Leaskdale Years 1911—1926

The Norval Years 1926—1935

The Toronto Years 1935—1942

Epilogue


Acknowledgements
Endnotes
Select Bibliography
Index Rubio deftly paints the portrait of a multitasking modern woman with an amazing work ethic. The biography soars with the energy of its title, but delves even deeper into Montgomery's dark side. —The Globe and Mail

A poignant story about a real family. . . . The result of Rubio's research is pure Canadian Gothic: a story of sexual repression, class conflict and family secrets. —The Gazette (Montreal)

Well measured, endlessly interesting and superbly written, Rubio's account of Maud Montgomery's tragic, accomplished life is impossible to set aside. &mdash;The London Free Press<