Sacré Blues: An Unsentimental Journey Through Quebec is a non-fiction book, written by Canadian writer Taras Grescoe,[1] first published in 2000 by Macfarlane Walter & Ross. In the book, the author narrates his candid recollections of moving to Quebec in 1996. In describing "the rituals, eccentricities and customs of his new home", Kathryn Wardropper, award administrator for the Edna Staebler Award said, "It may infuriate some, but it is a landmark book that portrays the challenges and opportunities for modern Quebec."[2][3]
 First edition cover of Canadian release | |
| Author | Taras Grescoe |
|---|---|
| Subject | Quebec |
| Genre | Non-fiction, book |
| Publisher | Macfarlane Walter & Ross |
Publication date | 2000 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 328 pp. |
| ISBN | 9781551990811 |
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Awards
edit| Year | Result | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction | Shortlist | [4] |
| 2000 | Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-Fiction | Winner | [5][6] |
| 2000 | McAuslan First Book Prize | Winner | [7] |
| 2001 | Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction | Winner | [8] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Taras Grescoe". Macmillan Publishers. 24 August 2021. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ Faculty of Arts, 2001, Edna Staebler Award, Wilfrid Laurier University, Previous winners, Taras Grescoe, Retrieved 11/26/2012
- ^ Viswanathan, Padma, Sacré Blues, Quill & Quire, book review, Retrieved 11/26/2012
- ^ "Memoirs, histories vie for $60K Hilary Weston Prize". CBC News. 2012-09-25. Retrieved 2023-03-18.
- ^ "Grescoe a double-winner at Quebec writers' awards: Distinct-society analysis gets two English-language book prizes". Montreal Gazette. 2000-12-01.
- ^ "The Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-Fiction". Quebec Writers' Federation. Archived from the original on 2022-09-28. Retrieved 2023-03-17.
- ^ "Grescoe a double-winner at Quebec writers' awards: Distinct-society analysis gets two English-language book prizes". Montreal Gazette. 2000-12-01.
- ^ Wilfrid Laurier University 2001: Taras Grescoe, retrieved 11/17/2012
External links
edit- Taras Grescoe, Home page, Retrieved 11/26/2012