The Wild Boy of Waubamik

A memoir of an adopted boy who suffered abuse by his adoptive father during his 1960s childhood in rural Ontario Author shares his journey from childhood sexual abuse to a successful career as a film critic The wild boy of the title refers to an imaginary friend or alter ego seen by young Thom, who berates Thom for not standing up to his abuser Author is best known as the host producer of televisions’ longest running movie program Saturday Night at the Movies, and is comfortable speaking to media, hosting events, giving interviews, and public speaking Book setting: Waterloo Region, Northern Ontario, and Toronto Author residence: Toronto