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Merle Shain

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Merle Shain (1935–1989)[1] was a Canadian author and journalist.

Shain was born in Toronto, and graduated from the University of Toronto, with a BA (1957) and BSW (1959).[1]

As a journalist, Shain worked as a feature writer for the Toronto Telegram, as an associate editor of the magazine Chatelaine, and as a columnist for the Toronto Sun. Shain also worked as a television presenter, hosting the CTV news program W5. For four years, she was a member of the board of the National Film Board of Canada.[1]

"She lived and wrote in Toronto until her sudden death in March, 1989, at the age of 53."

Selected works

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  • Some Men Are More Perfect Than Others
  • When Lovers Are Friends
  • Hearts That We Broke Long Ago
  • Courage My Love.

References

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  1. ^ a b c Merle Shain fonds at York University Archives and Special Collections
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