A review by rainbowofcrazy
Canada by Mike Myers

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.75

This book is just bursting with Canadian goodness! There is a lot of Canadianisms (I have never even heard of a Scarborough Suitcase until now?!) and it can feel like a lot (this coming from a Canadian) but if you’re a Mike Myers fan and want to learn more about what it was like for him to grow up in Canada, this book is a fun learning experience. The title of the book don’t lie!

We also get to follow along with Mike as he tells us about how he got into the entertainment business. He talks about how he got involved with SNL and how Wayne’s World came to be, and how success changed his life. He’s a great storyteller and I really enjoyed learning more about him.

It’s also an interesting read since Mike made the move to the US and shared a lot of his views about how Canada and its identity had changed for him over the years. I’m not sure I agree with some of his thoughts, as this made it feel like Canada was best in the “good old days”. But it was nice to get his honest views, along with his positive outlooks and hopes for Canada’s future under Trudeau.

There were definitely some humorous moments, though I was hoping for more. There were also some points in the book that felt a little slow. But there was also heart and sadness and nostalgia and love for his home country. Mike Myers loves Canada, and Canada loves Mike Myers!