Three Day Road

by Joseph Boyden

Hardcover

Published June 9, 2005

About the author

Joseph Boyden is a Canadian novelist and short story writer.

He grew up in Willowdale, North York, Ontario and attended the Jesuit-run Brebeuf College School. Boyden's father Raymond Wilfrid Boyden was a medical officer renowned for his bravery, who was awarded the Distinguished Service Order and was the highest-decorated medical officer of World War II.

Boyden, of Irish, Scottish and Métis heritage, writes about First Nations heritage and culture. Three Day Road, a novel about two Cree soldiers serving in the Canadian military during World War I, is inspired by Ojibwa Francis Pegahmagabow, the legendary First World War sniper. Boyden's second novel, Through Black Spruce follows the story of Will, son of one of the characters in Three Day Road. He has indicated in interviews that the titles are part of a planned trilogy, the third of which is forthcoming.

He studied creative writing at York University and the University of New Orleans, and subsequently taught in the Aboriginal Student Program at Northern College. He divides his time between Louisiana, where he and his wife, Amanda Boyden, are writers in residence, and Northern Ontario.

Reviews

[Jen Geier · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the history and the Canadian references throughout the entire book. Good twists but a short ending.

[Mayank Pahuja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three Day Road is a story about two Cree friends who go to war. The war changes them in different ways. One loses himself, while the other struggles to heal. It shows how important culture and home are after pain. It is a simple but powerful story about friendship, loss, and healing.

[Jaellayna Palmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoughtful story carefully and authentically written.

[John · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterful blending of first nation (Hudson Bay Cree) culture and WWI trench warfare situations. It works.

[David Zarin Mehta · Rating 3 out of 5]

i wish he wasnt a dirty liar, the book was good

[Janet A · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that became a part of me.

[Rimi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful story telling. As a Canadian, this story gave me a lot to think about.

[riley zimmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

gnarly

[Erika H · Rating 3 out of 5]

ironic how the ONE Indigenous history book they made us read in high school was written by a white guy PRETENDING to be Indigenous.

It’s a good book though.

[Eryn Struyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, I enjoy Boyden’s style of writing. Also recommend Through Black Spruce. ! Might’ve liked that one better, which is crazy as I gave this full points, lol.