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2007: Linden MacIntyre, Causeway
Description
Causeway is Linden MacIntyre’s evocative memoir of his Cape Breton childhood. At once a vibrant coming-of-age story, a portrait of a vanishing way of life and a reflection on fathers and sons, the narrative revolves around the construction of the Canso Causeway that would link the small Cape Breton village of MacIntyre’s childhood to the wide world of the mainland. Shot through with humour, humanity and vivid characters, Causeway is an extraordinary book, a memoir that has set a new standard for the genre.
Judges' Comments
The judges called the writing “sturdy but lyrical and musical at the same time,” says Kathryn Wardropper, sales director at publisher HarperCollins Canada. “Causeway describes a way of life in transition, the spirit of a community, as well as the personal story of a person within.”
Learn More
- Publisher: Harper Perennial
- Website: harpercollins.ca/9780002557207/causeway/
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