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Book Launch: ‘Heaps, Ocean of Love’

Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:30-7 p.m.

Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Queen Elizabeth II Library

Join author Allison Fizzard in celebrating the launch of Heaps, Oceans of Love: Three Newfoundland Women in a Time of Transition, 1944–1955.

Enjoy readings and discussion, browse an archival display, pick up a copy of the book, and mingle over snacks and refreshments.

Happening at the Centre for Newfoundland Studies (2nd Floor, QEII Library, Memorial University) on Thursday, November 12th at 5:30pm.

All are welcome to attend. Admission is free, and free parking is available in Lot 1A.

 

About the book:

In an illuminating portrait of both rural and urban life for women in Newfoundland, Allison Fizzard curates a collection of letters exchanged between her late grandmother, aunt, and mother—Flora, Molly, and Elva Blake—of Barr’d Islands. Heaps, Oceans of Love colourfully communicates the experiences of women during a critical period of social, economic, and political transition in Newfoundland, and speaks to the challenges, joys, and yearnings of women facing tremendous change.

 

About the author: 

Allison D. Fizzard obtained her B.A. (Hons.) degree in History and English at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She went on to complete an M.A. and Ph.D. in Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto. She is a Professor of History at Campion College at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan.

For more information: mupress@mun.ca

Presented by Memorial University Press; Centre for Newfoundland Studies; Archives and Special Collections

Event Listing 2026-11-12 17:30:00 2026-11-12 19:00:00 America/St_Johns Book Launch: ‘Heaps, Ocean of Love’ Join author Allison Fizzard in celebrating the launch of Heaps, Oceans of Love: Three Newfoundland Women in a Time of Transition, 1944–1955. Enjoy readings and discussion, browse an archival display, pick up a copy of the book, and mingle over snacks and refreshments. Happening at the Centre for Newfoundland Studies (2nd Floor, QEII Library, Memorial University) on Thursday, November 12th at 5:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Admission is free, and free parking is available in Lot 1A.   About the book: In an illuminating portrait of both rural and urban life for women in Newfoundland, Allison Fizzard curates a collection of letters exchanged between her late grandmother, aunt, and mother—Flora, Molly, and Elva Blake—of Barr’d Islands. Heaps, Oceans of Love colourfully communicates the experiences of women during a critical period of social, economic, and political transition in Newfoundland, and speaks to the challenges, joys, and yearnings of women facing tremendous change.   About the author:  Allison D. Fizzard obtained her B.A. (Hons.) degree in History and English at Memorial University of Newfoundland. She went on to complete an M.A. and Ph.D. in Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto. She is a Professor of History at Campion College at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan. For more information: mupress@mun.ca Centre for Newfoundland Studies, Queen Elizabeth II Library Memorial University Press; Centre for Newfoundland Studies; Archives and Special Collections