ExtraOrdinary is an engaging collection of stories bound together by the common theme of surviving life’s uncertainties. The characters navigate metaphorical and literal seas of change, relying on their mental agility and adaptability as they paddle the waters of their lives, often with just one oar. Neither the past nor the present provide beacons to warn the travellers of dangerous reefs and shoals.The author’s blend of humour and poignancy, along with his thought-provoking accounts, offer a rich exploration of human experience and resilience. The supernatural elements and quirky scenarios add intriguing twists to the tales—a ghost baited with onions; a truck with a mind of its own that refuses to be parked in the sun.

ExtraOrdinary is certainly entertaining, but at the same time provokes deep reflections on life’s challenges and the wisdom of pausing to think before taking action.

A graduate of Queen’s University and St. Lawrence College, Larry Gibbons is a former library clerk, photo technologist, and veterinary technologist. A book lover, enthusiastic hiker, and passionate writer, he is devoted to the woods and to Cape Breton Island.

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