On May 3, 2017, we were entertained by author John Boyko. who has written seven books, including the bestselling Blood and Daring: How Canada Fought the American Civil War and Forged a Nation and the critically acclaimed Cold Fire: Kennedy’s Northern Front. The Globe and Mail has deemed him “a distinguished scholar of Canadian political history.” John lives in Lakefield. His latest book, Sir John’s Echo. The Voice for a Stronger Canada, illuminates with perceptive precision the dynamic that made Canada work. It is a striking contribution to the understanding of our history.