Sacré Blues
2000 non-fiction book by Taras Grescoe
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Sacré Blues: An Unsentimental Journey Through Quebec is a non-fiction book, written by Canadian writer Taras Grescoe,[1][2] first published in 2000 by Macfarlane Walter & Ross. In the book, the author narrates his candid recollections of moving to Quebec in 1996. In describing "the rituals, eccentricities and customs of his new home", Kathryn Wardropper, award administrator for the Edna Staebler Award said, "It may infuriate some, but it is a landmark book that portrays the challenges and opportunities for modern Quebec."[3][4]
First edition cover of Canadian release | |
| Author | Taras Grescoe |
|---|---|
| Subject | Quebec |
| Genre | Non-fiction, book |
| Publisher | Macfarlane Walter & Ross |
Publication date | 2000 |
| Publication place | Canada |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover & Paperback) |
| Pages | 328 pp. |
| ISBN | 9781551990811 |
Awards
| Year | Result | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Prize for Nonfiction | Shortlist | [5] |
| 2000 | Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-Fiction | Winner | [6][7] |
| 2000 | McAuslan First Book Prize | Winner | [6] |
| 2001 | Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-Fiction | Winner | [8] |