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Permanent astonishment / a memoir written by Tomson Highway.
In 1990 Rene Highway, a world-renowned dancer, died of an AIDS-related illness. 'Permanent Astonishment' is Tomson Highway's extravagant embrace of his younger brother's final words: "Dont mourn me, be joyful." Infused with joy and outrageous humour, this book offers insights into the Cree experience of culture, conquest and survival. Highway lives in northern Ontario and Gatineau, QC. A Dewey Diva Pick. Book Club.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780385696203 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: xiii, 326 pages ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Toronto : Doubleday Canada, [2021]
- Copyright: ©2021
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 819.354 Highw | 31681010250769 | NONFIC | Available | - |
TOMSON HIGHWAY is best known for the plays The Rez Sisters and Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing, as well as the bestselling novel Kiss of the Fur Queen. He divides his year between Gatineau, Quebec, and Naples, Italy.
