The Promise of Canada: 150 Years--People and Ideas That Have Shaped Our Country (Hardcover) by Charlotte Gray

from LynnB

What I liked most about this book, and indeed all of Ms. Gray's books that I've read, is how she gives us, as Canadians, our stories. She brings our history to life. I found this examination of of handful of people who have shaped Canada inspiring. There are no Prime Ministers here...this isn't a...

from NewsieQ

Debbie, the librarian who runs our non-fiction discussion group came up with this book when we told her we'd like to read something about Canadian history. It's amazing how little I know about our neighbors to the north - especially considering that I have French-Canadian ancestry. In fact, a dis...

from mahallett

liked the modern part more than the historic past.

from stevrbee

As an American who grew up in Michigan with Canadian roots on my Dad's side (with Canadian cousins still in the Toronto area), and with a husband who also has family in Canada, I've always been a little more interested in Canada and her history than perhaps most Americans. So, at the airport on t...

from LynnB

What I liked most about this book, and indeed all of Ms. Gray's books that I've read, is how she gives us, as Canadians, our stories. She brings our history to life. I found this examination of of handful of people who have shaped Canada inspiring. There are no Prime Ministers here...this isn't a...