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Tim Cook

    Tim Cook is a Canadian military historian specializing in the First World War. His work delves into Canada's military history during this pivotal period, offering profound insights into the events and their repercussions. Cook's meticulous approach and extensive research distinguish him as a significant voice in the field of military history.

    The Madman and the Butcher
    Vagrant Alcoholics
    The Good Allies
    The Fight for History
    The Wordsworth Book of 19th Century Verse
    • The Fight for History

      75 Years of Forgetting, Remembering, and Remaking Canada's Second World War

      • 512 pages
      • 18 hours of reading

      A gripping narrative unfolds as characters navigate complex relationships and moral dilemmas, ultimately leading to unexpected revelations. The exploration of themes such as love, betrayal, and redemption captivates readers, drawing them into a world filled with emotional depth and intrigue. With its compelling plot and richly developed characters, this national bestseller resonates with a wide audience, making it a must-read for those seeking a powerful and thought-provoking story.

      The Fight for History
    • The Good Allies

      How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism During the Second World War

      • 576 pages
      • 21 hours of reading

      The turbulent relationship between Canada and the US during the Second World War is explored through rivalry and mutual suspicion, evolving into a strong alliance as they fought together. This gripping account highlights the complexities of their interactions and the significance of their partnership, which emerged from the challenges of war and has endured ever since.

      The Good Allies
    • Vagrant Alcoholics

      • 190 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Focusing on the challenges faced by vagrant alcoholics in the 1970s, Tim Cook draws from his extensive experience working with homeless men to highlight their struggles. He details the efforts of the Alcoholics Recovery Project in South London, showcasing the organization's innovative responses to these pressing social issues. The book provides a poignant examination of addiction and homelessness, emphasizing the need for compassion and effective support systems.

      Vagrant Alcoholics
    • The Madman and the Butcher

      The Sensational Wars of Sam Hughes and General Arthur Currie

      • 472 pages
      • 17 hours of reading

      Award-winning author Tim Cook turns his narrative powers to the conflict between two towering Great War figures: Sir Arthur Currie, Canadian Corps commander and a brilliant, morally brave general and innovator who overcame many of the challenges of trench warfare, and Sir Sam Hughes, Canada’s war minister who accused Currie of being a butcher, a callous murderer of his own men. Set against the backdrop of Europe’s battlefields and Canada’s political tumult, The Madman and the Butcher is a powerful double biography that explores the nation’s discomfort with heroes, the need to place blame, and the very public war of reputations that raged on after the guns fell silent. Using newly uncovered sources, Cook creates a haunting portrait of our greatest battlefield general and the man who tried to destroy him.

      The Madman and the Butcher