
06/27/2025
He Is The Spotlight š”Meet Roger Turenne! Bit Player on Big Stages delivers an enthralling narrative of courage and conviction as Roger Turenne describes pivotal yet little-known moments in Canadian history. Readers will discover a gripping account of an assassination plot orchestrated by Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau playing a crucial role in preventing the attack. Turenne takes readers through the turbulent realities of life in Africa during the 1970s, to the front lines of Manitobaās French language crisis, where the origins and internal conflicts of this crisis are revealed for the first time.
As founding president of the Manitoba chapter of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS), Turenne led successful campaigns to protect wilderness areas, including blocking logging in Nopiming Provincial Park and establishing Little Limestone Lake Provincial Park. His environmental activism demonstrates the same principled courage that marked his remarkable diplomatic career and life of community service.
The memoir is simultaneously published in French by Les Ćditions du BlĆ©, following Turenneās acclaimed āMon pays noir sur blanc ā Regards sur le Manitoba franƧaisā. This bilingual publication approach reflects his commitment to preserving Francophone culture in Western Canada, offering readers lessons on resilience and identity.
Woven throughout with humour, honesty, and reverence for those who supported him along the way, Bit Player on Big Stages stands as a testament to the enduring importance of standing up for what matters. Turenneās storytelling combines vulnerability with inspiration, creating a compelling memoir that resonates with anyone striving to make a meaningful impact in their community and beyond.
From confronting child soldiers in Africa and anti-French sentiment in Manitoba, to mobilizing grassroots environmental campaigns, Turenneās stories illuminate the power of principled action in shaping both local communities and international relations. Read his story today!