From Birchtown and Harbourville to Lincolnville and Orangedale, small-town life in Nova Scotia is vividly rendered in this collection of stories from local residents compiled by an area journalist. Voices from these communities share perspectives on the unique value of rural life. Descriptions of local industries, including lobster management, accompany profiles of important civic organizations, including women's institutes and schools. The unique perspectives of rural Canadians are brought to life in this thoughtful collection of reflections from plainspoken, hardworking people.