Morningside Papers

by Peter Gzowski

paperback

Genres: Nonfiction

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a lovely stroll down memory lane, to a world that was quintessentially Canadian, but is no longer with us.
Peter Gzowski was the amazing host of CBC radio's most popular daily program called Morningside, which I enjoyed for years! Peter provided a unique collection of vivid, topical and highly personal reflections, drawn out of both his own experience and his guests, and selected out of the thousands of letters from avid listeners to the program.
Do you remember when people used to write letters to radio programs, expressing their views in creative, engaging and humourous ways? I do, and it was a real treat to feel so connected to other Canadians, and to be so entertained, under Peter's excellent moderation.
Reading these commentaries and letters took me back to a time that was quite different to today, and Peter Gzowski helped make it a good time!

[Tim Webley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love all the stories and anecdotes. Brings back memories of when I listened to Peter Gzowski on CBC Radio.

[UnusualChild{beppy} · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars

Collected thoughts and musings from the host and listeners of Morningside, from 1983-85. It was interesting to read the attitudes of the public to see if things really have changed. Some of it has, some hasn't. What I really appreciated, though, was the fact that both sides of an issue got representation in the listener's responses. That doesn't really happen anymore, where it's all "if you're not with us, you're against us and we will hate you forever for being so stupid as to fall for the other side" attitude.
I remember my mom listening to CBC all the time when I was a child, and I definitely remember Peter Gzowski. While I was reading, all I could hear was his voice reading his opinion pieces and the letters that were written in response. It was a nice throwback. I also found it interesting that so many of the topics that were discussed in 1983-85 are also topics of serious discussion today, such as homosexuality, abortion, climate change, etc.

[Mw · Rating 4 out of 5]

Peter Gzowski, a journalist, did a morning broadcast in Canada, stimulated his listeners thinking on various topics, and they wrote him letters and essays, which he has compiled into several collections.
Fascinating for the most part, and fun to read.

[Elaine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved reading these little bits of insight, the letters people wrote in response to articles, and the words of Peter Gzowski

[Karen-Leigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent Canadiana.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's amazing how many of 1985's issues are still issues today. This is wonderful, thoughtful writing covering a variety of subjects - some serious, some not so serious. How I miss Morningside....