Miriam Toews
Miriam Toews is an acclaimed Canadian author known for her poignant and often humorous storytelling that delves into themes of family, grief, and identity. Her novel 'A Complicated Kindness' is a significant work that resonates with readers for its exploration of the struggles faced by adolescents in a restrictive environment.
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Miriam Toews is one of Canada’s foremost writers, known for her unconventional memoir A Truce That is Not Peace.
‘It’s unlike any of the other books that I’ve ever written’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-08-30
Miriam Toews is one of Canada’s most celebrated authors, known for her memoirs and novels that often explore themes of family and mental health.
‘My sister, my God. It’s a visceral pain that never goes away’: Miriam Toews on a memoir of suicide and silence | Autobiography and memoir
United Kingdom· 2025-08-27
Miriam Toews opens up about writing and grief in her new memoir, A Truce That is Not Peace.
Miriam Toews opens up about writing and grief in her new memoir, A Truce That is Not Peace
Canada· 2025-08-26Novelist Miriam Toews, whose 2018 book, Women Talking was adapted into a 2022 Oscar-winning film by Canadian writer-director Sarah Polley.
Theresa Tam, Bonnie Henry among Order of Canada recipientsCanada· 2025-06-30
Miriam Toews is praised for her ability to blend humor with deep emotional themes in A Complicated Kindness.
Canadian authors share the Canadian books that changed themCanada· 2025-06-27
