The world needs more Canada /

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by Reisman, Heather.
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Indigo Books, ([Canada] :) Physical details: 213 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Subject(s): Canadians --Biography. | Canadians --Anecdotes. | National characteristics, Canadian --Anecdotes. | National characteristics, Canadian --Literary collections. | Canada --Social life and customs --Anecdotes. | Canada --Anecdotes. Year : 2017 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Bluefield High School 971 REI Available

Includes index.

The World Needs More Canada is Indigo's big, love-filled 'birthday card' to Canada from the great culture makers of our time. This one-of-a-kind coffee-table book features anecdotes, insights, and candid photography from an eclectic mix of over 100 storytellers and visionaries who have made their mark on the True North, from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Drake, Margaret Atwood to Malcolm Gladwell. Celebrate Canada with this exclusive collection of heartwarming, hilarious, and inspiring personal stories, photos, wishes, laughs, and dreams by Canadians for Canadians on the 150th anniversary of Confederation. This beautifully designed coffee-table book gives readers an intimate and exclusive look into the lives of over 100 notable Canadians, and features nearly 100 gorgeous full-colour and black-and-white images. Discover dozens of photographs contributed by our cast of colourful culture makers, including many archived images from personal family collections that have never before been released to the public. The World Needs More Canada contributor list is a who's who of incredible Canadians, including Chris Hadfield, Madeleine Thien, Donald Sutherland, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Alanis Morissette, CeĢline Dion, Judith Thompson, Michael Ondaatje, Robbie Robertson, Dan Aykroyd, Edward Burtynsky, and more. The World Needs More Canada can be picked up and enjoyed one page at a time or as a longer, more meaningful read, with everything from moving, intimately personal stories to hilarious childhood anecdotes and clever one-liners. There isn't a Canadian who won't find laughter, a tear, or a heartwarming sense of pride in the pages of this book. Indigo's definitive celebration of what it means to be Canadian makes an ideal gift and is a must-have for every Canadian, near or far.