Farley: The Life of Farley Mowat

Farley: The Life of Farley Mowat by James King is a rich and revealing biography of one of Canada’s most beloved and controversial writers. Drawing on extensive interviews, personal letters, and archival materials, King paints a vivid portrait of Farley Mowat — the passionate environmentalist, storyteller, and adventurer whose books such as Never Cry Wolf and The Dog Who Wouldn’t Be became international classics.

This biography explores Mowat’s complex personality — his deep love for the natural world, his fierce defense of animals and Indigenous peoples, and his lifelong tension between fact and storytelling. King offers both admiration and critique, showing Mowat as a man larger than life, driven by compassion, curiosity, and conviction.

A must-read for fans of Canadian literature, environmental writing, and anyone interested in the life of a man who changed the way we see the natural world

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