The Strongest Man in the World

Description

Strongman and circus owner Louis Cyr captured the world’s imagination with his remarkable feats of strength and mammoth proportions. Set in Quebec at the turn of the 20th century, this visual biography features the celebrity in his old age, recalling his glory days for his young daughter. In vivid detail he recounts his adventures traveling through Europe performing feats of strength that astounded audiences and remain unsurpassed today. Nicholas Debon’s vibrant illustrations and moving text bring the world of circuses and celebrities from long ago to life for young readers. Review: Strongest Man in the World - Louis Cyr was my mother's great uncle (my great grand uncle I suppose). I heard stories about him when I was a child. It is cool to now find a book that validated those stories - they're true! What fun to find it out. This is a kids book, though, not what I thought it would be - a history book about my uncle. Review: Great story, beautiful book about a remarkable man - This is a surprisingly moving book about the life trajectory of a strongman. No, I do not have any special interest in this topic area, yet it is one of my favorite books for its storytelling and beautiful visuals. It manages to tell a historically informative recounting of the life of a famous man in a way that is accessible and very poignant. I love books that give me a sense of a world I know nothing about, and didn’t think I was even interested in, yet immerses me. His life story is truly remarkable.