Yukon Tears and Laughter
Born in the small, northern community of Whitehorse, before the building of the Alaska Highway, Joyce Yardley's childhood was full of friends, family and, most of the time, fun. In Yukon Tears and Laughter, she shares memories of that time as well as other episodes in her life. From her years as a wife and mother, working with her family ranching, mining and even trapping for fur to finally pulling up roots after a lifetime of living in the Yukon, Joyce's reminiscences will appeal to readers of biographies and adventure, alike. Written in a spirited and genuine manner, the book details several journeys taken by Joyce and her husband Gordon during their retirement years. It also brings to light the hard times that follow as her husband's health fails and Joyce becomes his primary caregiver. Readers will be touched as she shares her feelings and writings about the times of her life.
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Yukon Tears and Laughter
Born in the small, northern community of Whitehorse, before the building of the Alaska Highway, Joyce Yardley's childhood was full of friends, family and, most of the time, fun. In Yukon Tears and Laughter, she shares memories of that time as well as other episodes in her life. From her years as a wife and mother, working with her family ranching, mining and even trapping for fur to finally pulling up roots after a lifetime of living in the Yukon, Joyce's reminiscences will appeal to readers of biographies and adventure, alike. Written in a spirited and genuine manner, the book details several journeys taken by Joyce and her husband Gordon during their retirement years. It also brings to light the hard times that follow as her husband's health fails and Joyce becomes his primary caregiver. Readers will be touched as she shares her feelings and writings about the times of her life.
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Yukon Tears and Laughter

Yukon Tears and Laughter

by Joyce Yardley
Yukon Tears and Laughter

Yukon Tears and Laughter

by Joyce Yardley

Overview

Born in the small, northern community of Whitehorse, before the building of the Alaska Highway, Joyce Yardley's childhood was full of friends, family and, most of the time, fun. In Yukon Tears and Laughter, she shares memories of that time as well as other episodes in her life. From her years as a wife and mother, working with her family ranching, mining and even trapping for fur to finally pulling up roots after a lifetime of living in the Yukon, Joyce's reminiscences will appeal to readers of biographies and adventure, alike. Written in a spirited and genuine manner, the book details several journeys taken by Joyce and her husband Gordon during their retirement years. It also brings to light the hard times that follow as her husband's health fails and Joyce becomes his primary caregiver. Readers will be touched as she shares her feelings and writings about the times of her life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780888395948
Publisher: Hancock House Publishers
Publication date: 01/01/2007
Pages: 176
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Born in the small, northern community of Whitehorse, before the building of the Alaska Highway, Joyce Yardley’s childhood was full of friends, family and, most of the time, fun. In Yukon Tears and Laughter, she shares memories of that time as well as other episodes in her life. From her years as a wife and mother, working with her family ranching, mining and even trapping for fur to finally pulling up roots after a lifetime of living in the Yukon, Joyce’s reminiscences will appeal to readers of biographies and adventure, alike. Written in a spirited and genuine manner, the book details several journeys taken by Joyce and her husband Gordon during their retirement years. It also brings to light the hard times that follow as her husband’s health fails and Joyce becomes his primary caregiver. Readers will be touched as she shares her feelings and writings about the times of her life.
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