{"product_id":"john-candy-a-life-in-comedy-paul-myers","title":"John Candy: A Life in Comedy — Paul Myers","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eNational Bestseller · The First Major Biography of a Canadian Comedy Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eIn this affectionate, deeply researched biography, Paul Myers celebrates the life and legacy of John Candy — the Toronto-born comedic icon whose roles in \u003cem data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eUncle Buck\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"513\"\u003ePlanes, Trains and Automobiles\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"521\"\u003eSCTV\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eCool Runnings\u003c\/em\u003e made him one of the most beloved performers of his generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eDrawing on interviews, archival material, and the people who knew Candy best, Myers traces his rise through the Canadian comedy scene, his Hollywood success, and the generosity, humour, and heartbreak behind the roles. It’s a moving portrait of a performer who always led with heart — and left an imprint on audiences that hasn’t faded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eA must-read for comedy fans, Canadians, and anyone who grew up quoting his movies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eFrom our book truck to your book shelves…!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meant Well Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45139098697900,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/3192\/0556\/files\/ScreenShot2025-12-16at7.34.01PM.png?v=1765942455","url":"https:\/\/www.meantwellbooks.com\/products\/john-candy-a-life-in-comedy-paul-myers","provider":"Meant Well Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}