The Unhyphenated Canuck

Like many who emigrated from Europe after World War II author Herb Duerr left Germany for Canada in 1951 seeking peace and the possibility of a better life. <I>The Unhyphenated Canuck: Reflections and Confessions of an Opinionated Immigrant</I> traces Duerr's life beginning with his arrival as an adolescent in his chosen country and portrays his struggles to mesh into a strange new world and to advance in an unfamiliar competitive environment. </P><P>With an occasional delicate private adventure combined with extremely critical observations of current events Duerr reveals his opinionated analysis with a mixture of contention and amusement. <I>The Unhyphenated Canuck</I> presents his well-researched perspective and personal experiences over fifty years of historical cultural and social evolution of the Canadian milieu. </P><P>With his engaging narrative Duerr sustains curiosity while presenting historical context and causes providing entertainment and information in equal measure. Pertinent facts and often self-deprecating humour fuel the interest of <I>The Unhyphenated Canuck</I> from the initial introduction to the final page. </P>