For the Love of Peaks

Island Portraits & Stories: A Collection

by Fran Houston

I first conceived of the idea of For the Love of Peaks when encountering the rich history of Peaks Island and hearing the stories of the old timers. Each conversation gave me a glimpse of that person, deepened my love and connection to Peaks, and got me asking, "Why do we live on an island? And why Peaks Island?" I began to wonder how I could share these glimpses. It wasn't until I saw Jerry Robinov's "Faces of the Mind" exhibit - photographs with accompanying self-written stories - that I knew what I would do. I would interview. I was on fire. I asked the Gem Gallery on Peaks if I could exhibit in June 2008. I asked the Island Times if I could publish the stories and photographs. So For the Love of Peaks was born. When the exhibit happene, everyone asked when the book was coming out, so here I am.