ORDINARY CANADIAN WOMEN AND MEN FROM THE WAR AND HOME FRONTS TELL THEIR EXPERIENCE OF 1939-1945, OFTEN THE MOST EXCITING & TERRIFYING OF THEIR LIVES.
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Barry Broadfoot was a dedicated storyteller whose work was rooted in the art of the interview. With remarkable skill, he gathered and conveyed the memories of ordinary Canadians, bringing pivotal periods of Canadian history, such as the Great Depression and World War II, vividly to life. His approach ensured this collective memory became accessible and engaging for future generations, offering a unique window into past lives.


- 1974
- 1973
An unforgettable picture of the depression years in Canada when "brother can you spare a dime" was a bitter truth and the goal was survival