Growing Up Canadian
Canada and its youth come of age 1960-1980
A Unique Format and a Wry Style:
There are ten chapters, each with 15 to 17 entries of four to eight paragraphs. These are listed alphabetically in each chapter and are also in general chronological order from the early 1960s to 1980. An index helps in locating a particular person or event. The ten chapters are:
1. An Electronic Hearth for the New Home (TV shows),
2. Beginnings of a Pop Music Parade (from Paul Anka to Charlebois to Anne Murray),
3. Challenges to the Status Quo (gay rights, campus unrest, feminism, protests and more),
4. Keeping Up with Being Cool (fads and fashion),
5. Making and Losing Money (some businesses and investments thrive, others decline),
6. On Stage and Screen (theatre and movies),
7. Quotes of Note (Maud Lewis, Lester Pearson, Phil Esposito, Buffy Sainte-Marie and many more, complete with background information),
8. So Much Northern Humour (comedy from Rich Little to the 1980 “hosers,” Bob and Doug Mackenzie),
9. Sports Stories (many more than just hockey players),
10. Trying Times with the Big Brash Neighbour (dealing with the United States).
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The Praise:
A witty, informative, and entertaining read that will bring back memories and put a smile on your face.
– Tiberio and Sandi Reis
Clyde Woolman hits it out of the park with this compilation of popular Canadian culture. This is a perfect read to share with friends and family.
– Maryanne Mackinnon
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