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Suzanne by Anais Barbeau-Lavalette

Anais Barbeau-Lavalette writes this book in the second person singular as she addresses her grandmother, in a questioning way, about her life as a creative woman. Suzanne abandoned the author’s mother and uncle when they were young children, to pursue life as an artist and poet. Yet the tone of the book is not accusatory. It is sensitive and beautifully written.

This is largely a fictional account of Suzanne’s life covering her involvement with Les Automatistes during Quebec’s Quiet Revolution and the feminist and civil rights movements.

Suzanne was a minor character in those movements who needed to choose between a domestic or creative life yet the reader gets a real feeling for the struggles of women.

Rhonda Mullin’s sensitivity to Canada’s two official languages should not be overlooked. She also translated “And the Birds Rained Down” by Jocelyne Saucier, another Canada Reads Selection worth reading. ––– DL

Paperback, 259 pages
Published 2017 by Coach House Books
Original Title
La femme qui fuit.
ISBN
978-I-55245-347-6
Edition Language
English translated by Rhonda Mullins
Literary Awards
2019 Canada Reads Selection

Available in several formats at the Huron County Library

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Red Table Book Sale

Red Table Book Sale

FOBL is excited to announce a special book sale coming soon to the Bayfield Library. Check out the Red Table Book Sale inside the library during regular library hours from June 28 to August 31. Please click on the image above to learn more.

Coffee & Chat

Coffee & Chat

Due to popular demand, this program has been extended to the end of June! Join us for “Coffee & Chat” at the Bayfield Library every Tuesday. Enjoy a hot cup of coffee or tea while engaging in conversation with other community members. Click on the image above to read additional details.

Book Club Sets

Book Club Sets

FOBL has made a commitment to purchase and donate several book club sets per year to the Huron County Library. Please click on the image above to view the book club sets that FOBL has recently donated.

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