The author of this book is a senior engineer who moved to Canada with his children after retiring, and has now lived there for fifteen years. He starts with why he immigrated and the problems he encountered along the way, then candidly describes everyday life in the Canadian city where he lives, covering food, housing, transportation, medical care, and all that he has seen, heard, and thought about.
In his sixties, he returned to school to study English, visited Parliament Hill, sat in on provincial legislature sessions, and engaged with, observed, and learned about society: how people enjoy life, manage society, and resolve social conflicts, as well as how they reflect on history and deal with past mistakes.
Who are Canada's Indigenous peoples, and where did they come from? How did Canada become a country, and what dangers of separation does it face?
What aspects of life in Canada, a "free country," are "not free"? Why would an ordinary farmhouse attract millions of visitors from all over the world?
Why are Chinese convenience store owners troubled? What are living conditions like for people at the bottom of society?
There are no Women's Day or Children's Day celebrations, yet the protection of women and children's safety is meticulous. How do Canadian children, who start learning and competing from the starting line, grow up to succeed? More and more Chinese students are going to Canada to study. What is their experience like? How do Canadian universities help students gain practical work experience, so that they graduate as engineers who already have two years of work experience, while also covering part of their tuition and living expenses during university?
He poses a question: Canada is a wealthy, developed country that many people long to live in. But is it right for you?
This book feels like a friendly elder chatting with you, sharing their experiences of life in Toronto. The immigrant experiences mentioned in the book resonated with my own feelings after moving to a new city following my marriage, making me feel a strong connection. The author's writing style is straightforward and easy to understand, with vivid descriptions that made me feel as if I were there.
It was refreshing to read, as it was based on my own experiences and therefore had a high degree of credibility. Reading this kind of book is beneficial for understanding the world, although it may also have its own biases. It is worth recommending.
It's interesting to read about life in Canada.
A authentic and down-to-earth look at Canadian social life from the perspective of ordinary people!
Not boring, I want to go to Toronto.
Why can't I see the full version here? I only have Chapter 1, "Flying to Toronto".
Learn more about living, studying, and working in Canada.
This has given me, someone who desperately wants to study abroad, some food for thought. Thank you, author ❤️
Relatively fair and just, living with dignity.
I really enjoyed the author's comprehensive and detailed introduction, and I also really appreciated the author's objective analysis.