Harold Johnson, Absolvent der Harvard University, schöpft aus seiner Herkunft im nördlichen Saskatchewan, wo er aufwuchs, sowie aus seinen Erfahrungen in der kanadischen Marine, im Bergbau und in der Forstwirtschaft. Seine literarischen Werke, die oft vor der Kulisse der Landschaften Nord-Saskatchewans angesiedelt sind, verweben traditionelle Cree-Mythologie und erforschen tiefgründige menschliche Erzählungen. Johnsons unverwechselbarer Stil verbindet juristische Präzision mit eindringlicher Erzählkunst und schafft Prosa, die sowohl intellektuell anregend als auch emotional berührend ist. Sein Schreiben bietet einen fesselnden Einblick in das Zusammenspiel von zeitgenössischem Leben und alten Traditionen.
Recognized as a standout title, this book has garnered acclaim as a Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year. It offers a compelling narrative that captivates readers with its unique perspective and thought-provoking themes. The author expertly weaves together intricate character development and rich storytelling, making it a must-read for those seeking depth and insight in contemporary literature.
"Turning a blind eye to the dangers of the wild can have deadly consequences. Growing up on a northern trap line, Harold Johnson was taught to keep his distance from wolves. For more than 100 years, one of Canada's top predators seemed to have absorbed the same lesson about avoiding contact with people, who pose dangers. But this seems to be changing in the twenty-first century. In Cry Wolf, Johnson re-tells the story of the 2005 death of Kenton Carnegie, who was cornered and killed in a wolf attack near his work camp. Johnson draws on his experience as a Crown prosecutor to forensically deconstruct the official reports of the killing. In his telling, the finger of blame points squarely to the lack of respect given to an animal which, as a result, is becoming more dangerous to humans. Johnson believes millennia of Indigenous teaching could have saved a life and rehabilitated the wolf to its honoured place."--
Award-winning Indigenous author Harold R. Johnson discusses the promise and potential of storytelling. Approached by an ecumenical society representing many faiths, from Judeo-Christians to fellow members of First Nations, Harold R. Johnson agreed to host a group who wanted to hear him speak about the power of storytelling. This book is the outcome of that gathering. In The Power of Story, Johnson explains the role of storytelling in every aspect of human life, from personal identity to history and the social contracts that structure our societies, and illustrates how we can direct its potential to re-create and reform not only our own lives, but the life we share. Companionable, clear-eyed, and, above all, optimistic, Johnson's message is both a dire warning and a direct invitation to each of us to imagine and create, together, the world we want to live in.