Abstract
Pierre Berton is one of Canada's most prolific and popular authors and an accomplished story teller. The author of 46 books, Berton's literary career has been diverse. From books on popular culture to critiques of mainline religion, to picture and coffee table books to anthologies, to books for children to readable, historical works for youth, Berton has challenged and entertained us.
Berton is well known as a journalist and a media personality. He wrote columns for and was editor of Maclean's magazine, appeared on CBC's public affairs program Close- Up and was a permanent fixture on Front Page Challenge for 39 years. He was a columnist and editor for the Toronto Star and was a writer and host of a series of CBC programs, including The Pierre Berton Show, My Country, The Great Debate,and Heritage Theatre.