Hard-Time Soup: An Autobiographical Collection of Short Stories

An uplifting and nostalgic reflection of a simpler time.

Hard-Time Soup is a memoir, containing a collection of short stories written by Alexander Gillis - a former Cape Breton Miner in the 1940s. An uplifting and unique perspective on Nova Scotia's history during the Hungry '30s and Wartime '40s. Hard-Time Soup follows Alexander Gillis through his childhood adventures, his work in the mines, and his reflections on family and life in New Waterford, Cape Breton. His stories highlight an array of colourful Cape Breton folks, forgotten histories, and even a few ghost stories. Mostly, and perhaps more importantly, they ignite a genuine feeling of hope for the future.