I loved this book! It is all about us, literacy workers in Alberta. As a new literacy coordinator, it helped me look at the big picture of literacy and understand that literacy starts with people, not the programs or the government, but the learners, tutors and coordinators. I wish I could start my job all over again, beginning with the book.
Joceyln Docent, Literacy Coordinator, Fahler, Alberta
Opening Doors will change the way readers think about adult literacy. Deborah Morgan's heartfelt and sensitive story-telling rises above the sensationalism of statistical reports to portray literacy's essential humanity ... the gentleness, the kindness and the selflessness of Albertans helping each other.
John Fisher, Director, Community Programs Branch, Alberta Advanced Education, Edmonton, Alberta
This is a 'must read' book for all present and prospective adult literacy tutors. Grassroots experiences of the many unselfish and dedicated literacy workers are insightfully recorded by the author through stories related to her by tutors, coordinators, instructors and other all the way from High Level to Medicine Hat. The overall picture of literacy work in Alberta is impressive; reading Opening Doors certainly opened some new doors for me.
Dorthea (Andy) Christianson, Volunteer Tutor, Camrose, Alberta
The war against illiteracy in Canada is being fought on many levels - and heaven knows it should be. This is a rare report from the front lines, and intimate portrait of the people who are doing the work that matters. For anyone who cares about literacy in Canada. Opening Doors should be both a quick and an important inspiration.
Peter Gzowski, Host of CBC Radio's "Morningside" program, Toronto, Ontario