FROM THE PUBLISHER

This book sheds light on Grant's early intellectual interests, the centrality of his pacifism, his struggle to educate himself as a philosopher (he studied history at Queen's University and law at Oxford), his ambivalent relationship to organized religion, his quarrels with York and McMaster Universities, and his attitude to John Diefenbaker.

FROM THE CRITICS

Booknews

Draws on Grant's (1918-1988) letters, private papers, and published writings to portray the life and thinking of a man who has been described as "the most formidable combination of personality and intellect Canada has produced." Grant is best known for two of his many books--Lament for a Nation and Technology and Empire--and for his political and religious thinking. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Robert Fulford - Globe and Mail

... Grant was one of the most stimulating and enfuriating writers in Canada... [William Christian] has written the excellent book his subject deserves.

John Bemrose