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Piau

Journey to the Promised Land

Published August 2017

Description

A glimpse into the life of Acadian folk hero Pierre Belliveau, known as Piau, who led his people into exile during the 1755 expulsion of the Acadians.

Acadian leader Pierre Belliveau, known as Piau, led hundreds of Acadians into the wilderness to escape the Acadian Expulsion. He vowed to lead them to the Promised Land, where they could live without fear of deportation. Over the years he became a prisoner of war, was deported to Boston, and built a castle before finally leading his people to Memramcook, New Brunswick, the Promised Land.

This historical novel, based on a true story, explores the armed and quiet resistance of the Acadian people and the Acadian figure who dedicated his life to securing the safety and well-being of his people. Told by a direct descendant of Pierre Belliveau, Bruce Murray, it is a story of suffering, courage, and hope.

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Contributors

Bruce Murray

Bruce Murray is a former singer-songwriter who recorded with CBS and Capitol Records. He has degrees from St. Francis Xavier University, the University of Toronto, and an M.A. in history from the University of Victoria. Bruce lives in Toronto.

Anne Murray

Anne Murray, CC is a Canadian singer whose albums have sold over 55 million copies worldwide. She is a recipient of four Grammys, twenty-four Junos, and three American Music Awards. She has been inducted into the Juno Hall of Fame and has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles as well as on Canada's Walk of Fame in Toronto. In 2009, she released her autobiography, All of Me.

Book Details

Paperback
August 2017
6x9 in
272 pp
9781459738454
ePub
August 2017
-
272 pp
9781459738461
ePub
August 2017
-
272 pp
9781459738478