“An honest memoir always trumps even the best researched biography. This is an honest memoir about growing up in a family with secrets and the way that time and circumstance revealed those secrets. Only Children is a well crafted and beautifully written book.”
– Phideltamu

“Poignant, fast-paced and completely readable. I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. A vivid account of the author’s fascinating life which takes him across western and northern Canada. A great read.”
– Anna B., Powell River

“I enjoyed the vulnerability, honesty, and plain truth with which this author shared slices from his life in this coming of age, family memoir. The writing itself is a treat. The storyline is unpredictable. The underlying current of him finding where and how he belongs in love, in his family, in his life, is unique and endearing. I was rooting for him the whole way through.”
– Sandra, Powell River

“I salute you for this beautifully written memoir, which I found enthralling. Your uninhibited honesty is the factor which makes it so engrossing.”
– Geoff W, Ottawa

“A wild and adventurous, authentic life-story, candidly expressed, Pat Buckna’s unique journey is captivating and nostalgically resonant with the times – a highly compelling read.“
– Bruce F., Powell River

“I have just finished reading your book and didn’t want it to end…what a wonderful read. I felt like I was right there.”
– P. Jack, Vancouver

“Loved this book! For awhile I thought how brave of you to tell it all. Then I realized we all have skeletons in our closets, you just had the talent and nerve to share yours. I loved every bit of this page turner…”

Debbie, Powell River