Paul Theroux publishes book about Quebec family history and Canadian identity

American travel writer Paul Theroux, aged 85, has published a new book called "True North" about a road trip through Quebec, Canada. Theroux's father had French-Canadian roots, and his ancestors came to North America in the 17th century, settling in New France. Theroux visited Yamaska, a small Quebec town where some distant relatives still live. He also spent time in Montreal and Quebec City, talking to people he met along the way. The book looks at Canadian identity and history, including racism in Canada's past. It also explores the relationship between Canada and the United States. For Theroux, the trip was personal because he had never deeply investigated this part of his own family history before.