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Biography & Autobiography Medical

Bethune

The Montreal Years

by (author) Wendell MacLeod, Stanley Ryerson & Libbie Park

Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Initial publish date
Jan 1978
Category
Medical, Communism & Socialism
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780888622136
    Publish Date
    Jan 1978
    List Price
    $4.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781552772843
    Publish Date
    Feb 2008
    List Price
    $45.00

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Three of Norman Bethune's close Montreal friends and associates from the Thirties collaborated to write this informal portrait of Bethune during a critical and fascinating period of his life.
Soon after Bethune's 1928 return from the United States to Canada, Montreal fell into the grip of the Depression. His research soon showed a correlation between worsening economic conditions and an increase in the number of tuberculosis victims in the city. Like many other intellectuals and professionals, he was drawn towards the political left as he tried to understand the basis for the economic crisis. These experiences led him to Russia, to Spain and finally to China, each journey strengthening his growing political convictions.
The authors of Bethune: The Montreal Years were all involved with Norman Bethune and his work during this period. Each provides a unique personal portrait of Bethune, his friends and his work, and together they convey their great affection and respect for this distinguished Canadian

About the authors

WENDELL MacLEOD was involved with Norman Bethune and his work.

Wendell MacLeod's profile page

STANLEY RYERSON was a university lecturer and secretary of the Quebec Communist party.

Stanley Ryerson's profile page

LIBBIE PARK has also written The Power and the Money.

Libbie Park's profile page

Editorial Reviews

"full of insights available only to those who have had contact with a famous figure"

Montreal Gazette