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Fifty lives of quiet heroism — in two languages. They Desire a Better Country / Ils désirent une patrie meilleure honors the Order of Canada’s fiftieth anniversary: Lawrence Scanlan profiles fifty recipients — artists and scientists, volunteers and visionaries — each animated by a generous and selfless spirit. The title comes from the Order’s Latin motto, Desiderantes meliorem patriam. Published by Figure 1 Publishing in 2017 to mark the Order’s fiftieth anniversary.
Twice a year, Canadians from every walk of life are appointed to the Order for outstanding achievement and dedication to community. Beautifully illustrated and presented in both English and French, this handsome volume is both a keepsake for the milestone anniversary and a moving portrait of the Canadian character at its best. Scanlan, the award-winning author of two dozen books, profiles fifty extraordinary individuals.
A perfect gift for proud Canadians and anyone inspired by lives of public service: people who gave their time, talent, and heart to build a better country.
Lawrence Scanlan honors the remarkable lives of Order of Canada recipients in They Desire a Better Country / Ils désirent une patrie meilleure, a bilingual tribute published by Figure 1 Publishing in 2017 to mark the Order’s fiftieth anniversary. Translated into French by Daniel Poliquin, this handsome volume gathers fifty inspirational stories of service to the nation.
The book takes its title from the Order’s Latin motto, Desiderantes meliorem patriam — ‘they desire a better country.’ Twice a year, Canadians from every walk of life are appointed to the Order in recognition of outstanding achievement and dedication to community. Scanlan, the award-winning author of two dozen books, profiles fifty of these extraordinary individuals: artists and scientists, volunteers and visionaries, each animated by a generous and selfless spirit.
Beautifully illustrated and presented in both English and French, this is both a keepsake for the Order’s milestone anniversary and a moving portrait of the Canadian character at its best — people who gave their time, talent, and heart to build a better country.
A perfect gift for proud Canadians and anyone inspired by lives of quiet heroism and public service.
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