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New Book Launch in Edmonton Explores the Growing Divide—and Enduring Ties—Between Canada and the United States
Edmonton, Alberta — April 22, 2026 — A timely new book examining
one of the world’s most consequential bilateral relationships will be
officially launched at Audrey's Books on Wednesday, May 7 at 7:00 PM.
Author Adam Rogers will present The Beaver and the Bald Eagle:
Reflections Across the World’s Longest Undefended Border,
followed by a lively discussion, reading, audience Q&A,
and book signing.
At a moment of rising political tensions, shifting identities, and renewed debate over what binds—or divides—Canada and the United States, Rogers offers a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of two nations whose futures remain closely intertwined. Drawing on a lifetime lived on both sides of the border, as well as a career spanning global diplomacy and more than 130 countries, the book blends memoir, history, travel, and sharp contemporary analysis.
From healthcare and immigration to trust in institutions, national myths, business culture, and climate leadership, The Beaver and the Bald Eagle asks why two neighbours with so much in common often see themselves—and each other—so differently. It also considers what each country still has to learn from the other.
“This is not a book about choosing sides,” Rogers said. “It is about understanding two societies that have shaped one another for generations, yet are now drifting apart in ways that matter not only to North Americans, but to the wider world.”
The Edmonton launch carries special significance for the author, whose family roots run deep in Alberta.
“This city has long been part of my story,” Rogers added. “There is no better place to begin the public conversation around this book than Edmonton.”
Published by Archway Publishing, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, The Beaver and the Bald Eagle is already generating interest among readers seeking a fresh, balanced, and engaging perspective on the changing Canada–U.S. relationship.
Event Details
What: Book Launch, Reading, Discussion & Signing
When: Wednesday, May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Where: Audrey's Books, 10702 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 2A7
Admission: Open to the public
Readers, media, and members of the public are warmly invited to attend.
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About the Author
Adam Rogers is a Canadian-American author, communications
strategist, and former United Nations official whose international
career has taken him to more than 130 countries. The Beaver and
the Bald Eagle is his latest work of nonfiction.
Media Contact
Adam Rogers
www.adamrogers.org (use contact form)
