A Hoser's Guide to Canadian History: A Really Good Attempt To Explain How We Got Here

by Kirt Purdy

The great thing about being Canadian is simply we don’t take ourselves too seriously, which works out pretty well because no one else on the planet takes us seriously, either. If you’re reading this book, there’s a good chance you’re a Canadian. But what does that mean? There are the stereotypical nods, such as politeness and apologizing, but there’s so much more! To be honest, you’ve probably taken part in (or at least talked about) hockey, poutine, curling, canoes, health care, snowshoes, parkas, camping, beer, road work, Canadian Tire, Slurpees, moose, maple syrup, and Tim Hortons in the last 24 hours. “A Hoser’s Guide to Canadian History” is your ticket to even more things “Canadian” that you may have missed during your water-cooler discussions, online chats, or seventeen-hour wait in the local emergency room. As you read this book, you’ll discover new and exciting facts about Canada that simply weren’t taught in school. As a History teacher, I found the need to spread the unvarnished truth* of this great nation’s past. People like Sir John “Eh” MacDonald, Tommy Douglas, and Pierre Trudeau all had a distinct impact on this great country of ours, and parts of their stories are included in these pages. Even less-famous folks who helped to shape Canada get a John Humphrey, Laura Secord, and Egerton Ryerson. (Yes, “Egerton” is a real name.) Canada has an exciting past, full of events that have brought us to where we are now. Like all countries, we have some things we’d like to forget, but most of those unpleasant moments happened because we had morons in Parliament, something that doesn’t happen anymore. Canadians have no need to apologize for being nice, honest, and caring people. So, please enjoy this book, and if you don’t, well, I’m sorry.

164 pages, Paperback

Published September 16, 2016

Reviews

[Kirt Purdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, I can't really give this one a rating, as I am the author, but the reviews I am getting from people (friends and strangers) have been overwhelmingly positive!

The book is meant as a 'gateway book' into Canadian history, and although it is full of facts, there is a good chance you will want to know more about some specific people or events. As a teacher, I am hoping to tickle your funny bone, but also encourage you to delve further into Canada's storied past.

The book is a chronological view of history from the arrival the the First People through to 2015's Federal Election.

Very accessible vocabulary, and some of the students I teach in Middle School are enjoying it alongside the adults.

You can find it at amazon.ca or amazon.com!

https://www.amazon.ca/Hosers-Guide-Ca...

[Kinga · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a very good Canadian friend, and I wanted to learn more about his beautiful country's history and culture. So I looked for a book.
This one was a perfect choice. Engaging, entertaining but most of all so funny.
/The pictures are hilarious too :)/

I had a really good time while I was learning the most important events of Canadian history as well.