Literary Fiction

A serious work lightened by a dose of noir humor, ‘Things I Can’t Change’ by T.F. Pruden is a frank, gritty, but heartwarming tale of recovery. In this, his seventh novel, the Canadian author, shares the challenges faced by three unlikely roommates as they struggle to get sober.
As with most of his novels, Canada’s geography plays more than a symbolic role. This time out, the story takes us on a journey east from Montreal, Quebec, to Vancouver Island, B.C., and Alberta’s Rocky Mountains in the west.
Though historic details add context, recovery is the heart of this story. So, in a series of epic soliloquies, the roommates share personal tales showing who they were, what happened, and how they got sober.
Though entertaining, none of them shy away from showing the life-and-death reality of both addiction and recovery. To learn what it takes to get sober, you must read this novel.
A work of rare insight, T.F. Pruden’s seventh novel is a worthy add to his growing canon.

Things I Can't Change was Amazon Canada's #3 Native Canadian bestseller for Q2, 2023.