Living Up to a Legend

Explores the family secrets the Bishops kept, and how these struggle with public perceptions of great historical figures A story of self-discovery and inspiration that channels the coming-of-age stories of the generation that grew up in the wake of the world wars Billy Bishop has a fan base around the world among military and aviation enthusiasts and the general public, so a more personal side of his story and his family's story should also have a broad appeal Deals openly with the impact of alcoholism, post-traumatic stress disorder, and ageing parents Author is uniquely positioned to write about the changing face of heroes and the role they continue to play in our modern lives Author is well-connected, with experience as a news correspondent and producer with CBC, CTV, Global, and NBC