Posted on March 7: Pierre Berton reflects on the joy of writing

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Joy_of_Writing_cover.jpg” caption=”Joy of Writing”]Pierre Berton's well-chosen title for his latest book, The Joy of Writing, says it all. How else to explain the prolific writer's tremendous output of best-selling books? Berton, who himself clearly derives joy out of writing, has written a book for aspiring writers to share in that joy.

On Monday, March 10, Berton will be at McMaster to read to students and other guests from The Joy of Writing, talk about writing non-fiction, and answer questions. Titles Bookstore will have copies of The Joy of Writing and Pierre Berton's other works available for purchase and he will be pleased to sign books following the question and answer session.

Berton has a long association with McMaster. In 1974, the University Library received the first accrual of his papers, and received the most recent one, the twelfth, in 2002. The archive contains Berton's original manuscripts, research materials, correspondence, speeches, promotional material and photographs with Canadian and international celebrities. Looking through the extensive archive, you can witness Berton's development as a journalist, writer and broadcaster. The archives are located in the lower level of Mills Library in Archives and Research Collections. Hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday.

Berton was also granted an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree by McMaster on November 11, 1983. Introducing Berton at the convocation ceremony, Peter George, then dean of Social Sciences, said this: “In a moving account of Phillips Thomson, Dr. Berton once wrote that his grandfather 'could not stop writing'. Neither, we hope, can Dr. Berton.” In the 20 years that have since passed, George's words have certainly been realized. With the publication of The Joy of Writing, it is evident why.

Admission is free to the event which takes place from 2-4 p.m. in
CIBC Hall, third floor, McMaster University Student Centre. For more information, call ext. 24865.

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[img_inline align="right" src="http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/Joy_of_Writing_cover.jpg" caption="Joy of Writing"]Pierre Berton&#039;s well-chosen title for his latest book, <i>The Joy of Writing</i>, says it all. How else to explain the prolific writer&#039;s tremendous output of best-selling books? Berton, who himself clearly derives joy out of writing, has written a book for aspiring writers to share in that joy. <p><br />
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On Monday, March 10, Berton will be at McMaster to read to students and other guests from <i>The Joy of Writing</i>, talk about writing non-fiction, and answer questions. Titles Bookstore will have copies of <i>The Joy of Writing</i> and Pierre Berton&#039;s other works available for purchase and he will be pleased to sign books following the question and answer session.<p><br />
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Berton has a long association with McMaster. In 1974, the University Library received the first accrual of his papers, and received the most recent one, the twelfth, in 2002. The archive contains Berton&#039;s original manuscripts, research materials, correspondence, speeches, promotional material and photographs with Canadian and international celebrities. Looking through the extensive archive, you can witness Berton&#039;s development as a journalist, writer and broadcaster. The archives are located in the lower level of Mills Library in Archives and Research Collections. Hours are 9-5 Monday to Friday.<p><br />
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Berton was also granted an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree by McMaster on November 11, 1983. Introducing Berton at the convocation ceremony, Peter George, then dean of Social Sciences, said this: "In a moving account of Phillips Thomson, Dr. Berton once wrote that his grandfather &#039;could not stop writing&#039;. Neither, we hope, can Dr. Berton."  In the 20 years that have since passed, George&#039;s words have certainly been realized. With the publication of <i>The Joy of Writing</i>, it is evident why.<p><br />
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Admission is free to the event which takes place from 2-4 p.m. in <br />
CIBC Hall, third floor, McMaster University Student Centre. For more information, call ext. 24865.

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