Books... for adults

by Edward Kaye

Who Owns Canada Now, by Diane Francis, is published in hardcover by Harper Collins.

Francis, a columnist with the National Post, is almost always insightful in her commentaries on current developments in our nation's economy. Figures from Canadian life, prominent or otherwise, that she profiles on their individual paths to wealth include Jimmy Pattison, Frank Stronach, Peter
Munk, Ron Joyce, Wallace McCain, Jim Balsillie, Hal Jackman and members of the families of the Bronfmans, Westons and Bombardiers. A highly readable account that I unhesitatingly recommend. 494 pages. $34.95.

Walter Cronkite, A Repor ter 's Life, is a bestseller available in paperback from Random House.

Cronkite was one of the most famous and enduring news broadcasters to appear on TV in North America in the second half of the 20th century. He writes engagingly on his distinguished career in covering important events
wherever they took place, doing this so well and for so long that he became the voice of reason and credibility to many listeners. As a result, at times he could have a surprising influence on the course of public opinion, especially
during the Vietnam war. Black and white illustrations. 384 pages. $21.00.

The Woman who Can't Forget, by Jill Price, is available in a hardcover edition from Simon and Schuster.

This is the enthralling memoir of a woman who has the unique memory condition known as "hyperthymestic syndrome". Simply put, she can recall in great detail everything that took place in her life and important events in the wider world on any given day from the time she was fourteen. If you ever wished you had a vastly superior capacity for memory than you currently have, you might think again and be grateful for your limited capacities after you read her story. 263 pages. $29.99.

Giving, How Each of us can Change the Wor ld, by Bill Clinton, is a Random House publication.

Clinton has been far from inactive since the years of his Presidency, popping up in news reports frequently and becoming extremely rich from his speaking engagements since then. Here he introduces the many public-spirited
citizens and organizations at home and abroad that are doing their part to help others improve their lives. Among the exemplary givers to which he makes reference are Bill Gates, Muhammad Yunus of Bangladesh, Oprah Winfrey, Lance Armstrong, Paul Farmer and, of course, such organizations as the Salvation Army. 240 pages. $29.95.

SigNature Developments has partnered with the Salvation Army to make winter a little warmer for the disadvantaged of King Township.

Residents can now drop by the presentation centre at its Triumph North project in Schomberg and donate winter wear, which will be used by the Salvation Army to help
families in need – those for whom a warm coat, a cap or toque, or even a scarf and gloves is beyond their reach.

On Dec. 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. the company will present all the
winter clothing it has collected to the Salvation Army and stage a party to launch the festive season.

A photographer will be on hand to snap pictures and e-mail them to those who want a lasting memory. There will be carols, food and other sorts of fun.

So drop by to make a lasting gift, come back to celebrate. The Schomberg presentation centre is at 6048 Highway 9. The telephone number is (905) 939-8833. Hours are Monday through Thursday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. (closed Friday) and weekends and holidays from noon to 5 p.m.