Showing results for "Canadian Families" in History

The Second World War had been under way for a year when Marie and John Williamson welcomed two English brothers to join them and their two children in their small house in north Toronto for the duration of the conflict. Marie wrote over 150 letters to the boys’ mother, Margaret Sharp, imagining that she could make Margaret feel she was still with her children. She shepherded the boys through education decisions and illnesses, eased them into a strange new life, and rejoiced when they embraced unfamiliar winter sports.

Following the fantastic success of his bestselling memoir, Where I Belong, Great Big Sea front man Alan Doyle returns with a hilarious, heartwarming account of leaving Newfoundland and discovering Canada for the first time. Armed with the same personable, candid style found in his first book...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER From one of Canada’s most beloved performing artists comes an audacious work of non-fiction that explores the stories that shape us and the reach that the past can have across generations "Thomson makes visible the ghosts of the Great War, untangling themes of loss...

Discover a captivating collection of folk tales from the heart of Canada, weaving together the rich traditions of its Indigenous peoples and the early influences of French, Scottish, Irish, and British settlers. Presented as enchanting fables, these stories invite you to explore the landscape of Canadas narrative heritage, many lacking a clear moral but brimming with imagination and wonder. (Summary by Sean Michael Hogan)

In Our Little Canadian Cousin, the author invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of late 19th-century Canadian home life. This narrative captures not just the warmth of a cozy fireside or the bustling activity of a country kitchen, but also the exhilarating outdoor adventures that define Canadian culture—think sleigh rides, skating on frozen lakes, snowshoeing through winter wonderlands, and the thrill of camping in vast, untouched landscapes. It’s a celebration of the joys found in a land where there’s always room to play. (Summary from the Authors foreword)