True North Rising is really a deeply moving love story—for a place, a certain woman, a family of friends and colleagues, and a set of principles and aspirations. I couldn’t put it down.

author of Late Nights on Air, Giller Prize winner

For half a century [Whit Fraser] has been Canada’s “Northern Storyteller,” a tough and elegant reporter, at times an activist, and always, always one who believed in the Far North, its people, and its vital importance to Canada and the world.

author of Canoe Country: The Making of Canada

I have enjoyed the read immensely. As one who never travelled the north and only mildly involved with the politics of the north and its peoples I have learned more about our history in a few hours with your book than I ever did in past years.  Thank you so much.

Oakville ON

Congratulations Whit. Your book is better than a “good read”– it’s a “very fine read”. Many of the characters/ leaders you introduce I too knew or met during my career. Many of the issues/ subjects/stories that you relate I am familiar with. I found all of your recounting of history that I am familiar with to be dead accurate career. Your postscript re the issues today is spot on.

career public servant on Northern issues

It is a very compelling read. The emotion, love and respect for individuals, passion for the injustices and obvious sense of belonging come through in every chapter. Well done.

Ottawa ON

Whit, just finished reading your book. Took a while to get it away from my wife. We both thoroughly enjoyed it. You certainly bring the characters alive and the book presents a whole new perspective on what has happened and what is happening in the north. All in all an excellent book.

Charlottetown PEI

I really enjoyed True North Rising. Loved all the stories, people, moments, issues – it was a powerful mix of events and perspectives, yet packaged in such an engaging, familiar, warm manner – as if I, as reader, was invited into this intimate space and granted a privileged opportunity to sit down with an ole’ storyteller to hear his life journey(s). This book, Whit, is a real gift that you have given Canadians (and beyond)

Chelsea QC

I have, with great interest, completed reading your book.

I, have never before been exposed to the issues which confront our northern countrymen/women that you have presented to me in the book.

I shall view matters with a new and perhaps cleared lens thanks to yourself and your observations and feelings. Thanks for the book and the eye opener.

Stellarton Nova Scotia