In this captivating memoir, Canadian literary icon Pierre Berton recounts his early life—from his birth in the Yukon in 1920, through his formative experiences during the Great Depression, to his early years as a journalist and burgeoning writer. Full of vivid storytelling, humor, and historical insight, Berton’s youthful adventures paint a rich portrait of a country emerging from hardship and forging its identity.
Discover how a young man from northern Canada became one of the nation's greatest storytellers—insightful, warm, and inevitably unforgettable.
