Dr. Bonnell began his illustrious career on Prince Edward Island as a medical practitioner. In his later years his entrepreneurial achievements included partnership in the province's first cable television company. A provincial politician for 20 years, he held cabinet posts in health, welfare, housing and tourism and was responsible for innovative programs in each. For 27 years he was a member of the Senate of Canada.
Section 1: The shaping of a man -- In the beginning -- Crossing the waters -- Hopefield -- A family celebration -- A change in the wind -- West Kent -- An education in labour -- A firm grounding -- Education at cost. Section 2: New beginnings -- The home zone -- The political arena -- Making a difference. Section 3: In the public eye -- The political circle -- Golf courses -- Orwell corner -- Buildings and parks -- People and programs Michener Trophy. Section 4: Provincial matters -- Welfare development -- A change of pace. Section 5: Senate reports -- An introduction to federal politics -- "Child at risk" -- "They served - we care" and other veteran reports -- Soil at risk -- The swan song. Section 6: Commonwealth journeys -- New Delhi, India -- Kenya -- Isle of man -- St. John's Newfoundland -- Halifax, Nova Scotia -- Winnipeg, Manitoba -- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Section 7: In search of peace -- The IPU. Section 8: A world United -- NATO -- Brussels: genetic manipulation -- Munich: the space shuttle -- Canada's naval bases -- A change in plans -- Crimea: a country apart -- Italy: defence and security. Section 9: A diplomatic role -- Arrival in Rome -- "Hogging the Pope" -- The end of a journey -- The Berlin Wall -- The Gaza Strip -- Australia revisited. Section 10: On mission for trade -- In Mexico City -- A Chinese welcome. Section 11: On other matters -- To the North Pole -- Lest we forget -- Telecommunications -- United Kingdom Transport -- The Venezuela conference. Section 12: Special events and awards -- Back home -- The Northumberland arena -- Roast Bonnell anyone? -- A celebration for all -- "I'll ask you to stand" -- An invitation of Grace -- Is there a doctor in the house? -- The importance of history -- In recognition. Section 13: On the move -- Business at heart -- Operation cable. Section 14: On personal matters -- Ruby -- A dream or a vision -- A new outlook on life -- Section 15: A man well made -- "He is what he is".
by Hesta A. MacDonald.
3rd printing, [2005]
Includes Table of contents.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 328).
