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Terry

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I won't write a long review of this book because giving away any of the interior content will take away from the huge story that was/is this man. Not only will he go down in history as an important figure, but will live on with his courage and dignity. And if there is one thing I look for in a book it is courage with the second being inspirational. This book is both.
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Terry Fox was the Hero that Canada always needed. He was also the hero that we lost way too quickly. As I held this book in my hand and looked at his wonderful 1970's snapshoots and cringed at the page with his personal handwriting.

Although I have a love/hate relationship with Douglas Coupland
work he clearly understands Canada and it's need for heros and shows a private side of Terry Fox the man.

Since Terry Fox has already won a place in the hearts of Canada maybe the world should know more about the story of the young man who used every cell in his body to fight the disease that was cuting his life way too shot.

Douglas Coupland tells us the story of Canada's hero and it a story the world needs to know with detail that we about our modern anti-heros like Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein.

What is interesting about this book is its design. Coupland has managed to capture what life was like for Terry Fox without descending into sentimental cliches. I dare anyone who reads this book not to be moved by it. I remember Terry Fox when he ran through Ontario, and this book makes me feel like I'm there again, marvelling at this young man and his achievement.

This story of one person who moved mountains to gain more focus and research towards the cure for cancer is an amazing feat. A truly great Canadian and the book is a fascinating read.