The Moved and the Shaken: The Story of One Man's Life

Viking, 1993. 1st Edition . Hardcover. As New/As New. As New, A Barely Read Copy. May Have Minor Shelf Wear To Dust Jacket. - For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. ~ Signed - First Edition "The Moved and the Shaken" is a novel by Ken Dryden, a Canadian author, politician, and retired hockey player. Published in 1993 by Penguin Books, the story is set in the eastern suburbs of the Greater Toronto Area, focusing on Frank Bloye, an oil company employee navigating life as a middle-aged, middle-class Canadian family man in the 1990s. The novel delves into the everyday realities faced by Frank Bloye in communities like Scarborough, Whitby, and Oshawa. Ken Dryden, known for his contributions to literature post-hockey career, wrote several books after retiring from hockey. "The Moved and the Shaken" is his fourth book and first novel, followed by works like "In School: Our Kids, Our Teachers, Our Classrooms" (1995) and "Becoming Canada" (2010) Dryden's writing career has been diverse, ranging from novels to insightful reflections on Canada's educational system and national identity.