Author Ian McEwan discusses his latest novel, 'The Children Act'
He's a British writer, but his latest subject matter resonates strongly in Canada. From the case of Lev Tahor in Ontario and Quebec, to the Bountiful polygamy sect in B.C., the clash of law and religion is often played out in Canada's courts. That conflict, and the role of the state in our children's upbringing, is the focus of Ian...
He's a British writer, but his latest subject matter resonates strongly in Canada. From the case of Lev Tahor in Ontario and Quebec, to the Bountiful polygamy sect in B.C., the clash of law and religion is often played out in Canada's courts. That conflict, and the role of the state in our children's upbringing, is the focus of Ian McEwan's 13th novel, The Children Act.
Ian McEwan joined Carol in the As It Happens studio on Thursday. Watch their full interview: