Why Jeanne Beker thinks Forgiveness should win Canada Reads

The finalists forCanada Reads2018have been announced and now it'sup to the defenders to make the case for why their selection should winCBC'sannualbattle of the books.

The debates, hosted byAli Hassan, take place March 26-29, 2018.

• How Mark Sakamoto's grandparents taught him the true meaning of forgiveness

Jeanne Bekeris defendingForgiveness by Mark Sakamoto. On CBC Radio's q, she explained why she believes this memoir should winCanada Reads.

"Those of us lucky enough to have heard our families'survival stories firsthandshare a window onto a world of unspeakable loss and profound pain. But it's these very tales of toughness and tenacity that light our paths and often define who we are. Forgiveness sheds light on a shameful chapter in our history, but it also shows us that healing is possible with tolerance and compassion. The message for Canadians is a timely one. Forgive in order to move forward and never, ever forget."

TheCanada Reads 2018contenders:

• Mozhdah Jamalzadah, defendingThe Boat PeoplebySharon Bala
• Tahmoh Penikett, defendingAmerican WarbyOmar El Akkad
• Greg Johnson, defendingPrecious CargobyCraig Davidson
• Jeanne Beker, defendingForgivenessbyMark Sakamoto
• Jully Black, defendingThe Marrow ThievesbyCherie Dimaline

Listen to the panellists onq: