Looking for something short to read? And nonfiction, not a short story? Try these two books from Doublejoy Books -- biographies of active men who were Canadian prime ministers.
Pierre Trudeau was famous (and still is, now that his grown son has also become prime minister). There are over two dozen biographies of this controversial man -- but you'll find that our book Pierre Elliott Trudeau: Child of Nature is the only one that focuses this much on his interests in canoeing and national parks. It's a safe bet that in his life, he paddled more miles than all the other members of Parliament put together.
By contrast, Charles Tupper is no longer a household name. But when Canada was forming its Confederation, Tupper was a mover and shaker who got things done. He served as a cabinet minister for many years, and as prime minister for only a few weeks. This biography Charles Tupper: Warhorse doesn't shy away from rumours that followed him for years, or the policies he put in place that were disastrous for First Nations people.
Catch up on Canadian history with these quick reads!
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