About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
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Description
This autobiography traces Shrum's beginnings on a southern Ontario farm, through his school and university years in Toronto, his distinguished academic career at UBC and his post-retirement careers as chancellor of Simon Fraser University, head of B.C. Hydro, Robson Square, and the Vancouver Museum.
Contributor Notes
Peter Stursberg is an adjunct professor in the Centre of Canadian Studies at Simon Fraser University. A well known war correspondent during World War II and broadcaster, he has written extensively for Canadian newspapers and journals. His previous works include "oral histories" of John Diefenbaker and Lester B. Pearson. Clive Cocking (editor) is a Vancouver writer and editor.
Editorial Review
This portrait is like Gordon Shrum: brisk, clear, forthright.
— BC Studies
