Victoria, BC - A sweeping, deeply human celebration of Canadian life and storytelling, The All Canadian Story Book by Peter Clarke has received the esteemed Literary Titan Gold Book Award, along with the Dulcie Wenger Memorial Trophy for the national feature article “Rescue of a Lifeboat.” Clarke’s compelling collection of short stories invites readers into a vivid literary journey that is, by turns, hilarious, heartbreaking, surreal, and soul-stirring.
The All Canadian Story Book is very much both. With a storytelling voice that is sharp, emotional, and unapologetically honest, this collection is a powerful tribute to the diverse human experiences that make up the Canadian mosaic. From racing across choppy waters with the Canadian Coast Guard during an international crisis to surviving on the streets of Old Montreal, from quirky romantic disasters to a soulful beagle named Razzle, Clarke paints each scene with gritty authenticity and poetic nuance.
Literary Titan praised the book for its “unpretentious rhythm” and “bittersweet kind of magic,” calling it “tender,” “messy,” and “beautifully Canadian in that understated, heartbreaking kind of way.” The stories range from raw, memoir-like snapshots to surreal vignettes, bound together by a voice that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.
A standout piece, “Rescue of a Lifeboat”, not only closes the book with dramatic flair, but also earned national recognition with the Dulcie Wenger Memorial Trophy for Best Canadian National Feature Article. Clarke describes the writing process behind that story as “true magic”—a feeling that reverberates through every page of this collection.
What truly sets The All Canadian Story Book apart is its emotional range and structural inventiveness, inspired in part by the pacing and tonal shifts of Clarke’s beloved Beatles albums. Stories swing from the hilarious to the haunting, orchestrated like a playlist designed to surprise and move the reader at every turn.
This book is for readers who’ve lived a little—or a lot. If you’ve loved and lost, laughed through pain, or found yourself in absurd situations that only make sense in hindsight, The All Canadian Story Book will meet you there, with open arms and a wry smile.
Discover the award-winning The All Canadian Story Book by Peter Clarke - now available on Amazon, and Victoria, BC, Canada bookstores Bolen Books, Munro's Books, Books and Shenanigans, and Ivy's Bookshop - an unforgettable journey through the heart of Canada, one story at a time.
About the Author
Peter Clarke was born in 1950 and has spent decades observing, writing, and living deeply across the Canadian landscape. His writing career began in fits and starts, nurtured by his poet-librarian mother and refined through gritty real-world experience, including freelance features and ghostwriting for agricultural clients in the American Midwest. A self-professed disciple of narrative rhythm, Clarke draws inspiration from the evolving structure of classic Beatles albums, aiming to create a reading experience that feels like a journey—unexpected, refreshing, and emotionally layered.
Clarke has contributed to a variety of weekly publications and brings to his work the authenticity of someone who’s “scratched away” at his craft through turbulent years and meaningful moments. With the publication of The All Canadian Story Book, he fulfills a lifelong milestone in storytelling, offering his readers a rich, distinctly Canadian tapestry of truth, humor, heartbreak, and humanity.
Explore more about Peter Clarke and his award-winning The All Canadian Story Book by visiting his official website at www.peterlc.ca.
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