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Book Synopsis: A Canadian icon gives us his final book, a memoir of the events that shaped this beloved writer and activist. Farley Mowat has been beguiling readers for fifty years now, creating a body of writing that has thrilled two generations, selling literally millions of copies in the process. In looking back over his accomplishments, we are reminded of his groundbreaking work: He single-handedly began the rehabilitation of the wolf with Never Cry Wolf. He was the first to bring advocacy activism on behalf of the Inuit and their northern lands with People of the Deer and The Desperate People. And his was the first populist voice raised in defense of the environment and of the creatures with whom we share our world, the ones he has always called The Others.
Otherwise is a memoir of the years between 1937 and the autumn of 1948 that tells the story of the events that forged the writer and activist. His was an innocent childhood, spent free of normal strictures, and largely in the company of an assortment of dogs, owls, squirrels, snakes, rabbits, and other wildlife. From this, he was catapulted into wartime service, as anxious as any other young man of his generation to get to Europe and the fighting. The carnage of the Italian campaign shattered his faith in humanity forever, and he returned home unable and unwilling to fit into post-war Canadian life. Desperate, he accepted a stint on a scientific collecting expedition to the Barrengrounds. There in the bleak but beautiful landscape he finds his purpose – first with the wolves and then with the indomitable but desperately starving Ihalmiut. Out of these experiences come his first pitched battles with an ignorant and uncaring federal bureaucracy as he tries to get aid for the famine-stricken Inuit. And out of these experiences, too, come his first books.
Otherwise goes to the heart of who and what Farley Mowat is, a wondrous final achievement from a true titan.
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Looking for an extraordinary memoir that will captivate your heart and soul? Look no further than "Otherwise", the final book by the legendary Canadian icon, Farley Mowat. With a writing career spanning over fifty years, Mowat has enchanted readers with his groundbreaking works, selling millions of copies worldwide. Now, he shares his life story, the events that molded him into the beloved writer and activist he is today.
From his childhood spent in the company of wildlife to his harrowing experiences during wartime, Mowat's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Witness his fearless crusades for the environment, as he single-handedly rehabilitates wolves in "Never Cry Wolf" and advocates for the Inuit and their land in "People of the Deer" and "The Desperate People". His passion for the creatures we share our world with will inspire you to take action.
In "Otherwise", Mowat takes you back to the years between 1937 and 1948, unveiling the events that shaped him. Experience his innocent childhood, free from the constraints of society, and join him as he embarks on a wartime quest. The horrors of the Italian campaign leave an indelible mark on his soul, challenging his faith in humanity. Returning home, Mowat struggles to fit into post-war life until he finds his purpose in the barren yet breathtaking Barrengrounds.
It is there that Mowat encounters a pack of wolves and the starving Ihalmiut community. Through these profound encounters, he engages in his first battles against an ignorant government bureaucracy, fighting to provide much-needed aid to the famine-stricken Inuit. "Otherwise" will immerse you in the triumphs and tribulations of Mowat's early life, showcasing the true spirit of this remarkable writer and activist.
Discover the heart and soul of Farley Mowat through "Otherwise" – a memoir that will leave you in awe of his achievements and longing for more. Order your copy today and embark on an unforgettable journey with one of Canada's true literary titans.
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