The Great Depression
The Great Depression
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1990
Book Brief
288
Book • Nonfiction
Canada • 1930s
1990
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Great Depression by Pierre Berton explores the impact of the Great Depression on Canada's citizens and culture from 1929 to 1939 using personal recollections and historical documents. It examines the government's insufficient responses to unemployment, poverty, and social unrest, the role of communism, and the comparison with U.S. reforms. The book includes discussions on anti-Semitism, fascist tendencies, and laws suppressing dissent.
Informative
Melancholic
Challenging
Dark
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Pierre Berton's The Great Depression is widely praised for its thorough research and engaging narrative. Readers appreciate the vivid portrayal of this historical era and its impact on individuals. However, some critics note the dense detail can be overwhelming. Overall, it is a compelling read that balances historical facts with personal stories effectively.
Who Should Read The Great Depression?
A reader who would enjoy Pierre Berton's The Great Depression is typically passionate about 20th-century history, economic crises, and their societal impacts. This book will appeal to fans of John Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath and Timothy Egan's The Worst Hard Time, offering a compelling, meticulously researched narrative of the 1930s.
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288
Book • Nonfiction
Canada • 1930s
1990
Adult
18+ years
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