Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson defendedPrecious Cargoby Craig Davidson on Canada Reads 2018.Forgiveness by Mark Sakamoto, defended by Jeanne Beker, was the winner of Canada Reads 2018.

• Meet the Canada Reads 2018 contenders
• Canada Reads 2018 Day Two: Watch the replay
• How Greg Johnson is preparing for the Canada Reads debates

Greg Johnson is one of North America's top professional storm-chasers and severe weather experts. Selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Explorers by Canadian Geographic Magazine, he is also an accomplished photographer, speaker and workshop leader. A graduate of Acadia University, he has turned his passion for capturing nature's most beautiful and deadly displays of severe weather into a full-time career, and is best known for his work on the show, Tornado Hunters.

• Greg Johnson on Precious Cargo's message of understanding
• Why Greg Johnson thinks Precious Cargo should win Canada Reads
• 3 books that influencedGreg Johnson

Canada Reads

Watch the 2018 Canada Reads panellists & authors in conversation with Gill Deacon

7 years ago

Duration 1:07:45

The Canada Reads defenders and authors took the stage in Toronto to discuss the five books that will be championed on CBC's battle of the books from March 26-29, 2018. Here and Now's Gill Deacon hosted the event in the Glenn Gould Studio.

Greg Johnson: Defender of Precious Cargo by Craig Davidson

7 years ago

Duration 1:27

Canada Reads panellist Greg Johnson explains that he'll use humour to influence the opinions of his fellow competitors.

Canada Reads: 'You never know what's going to happen'

7 years ago

Duration 2:09

The 2018 Canada Reads panellists share a few strategies and discuss their competition style.

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The Canada Reads 2018 contenders

• MozhdahJamalzadah, defendingThe Boat PeoplebySharonBala
• TahmohPenikett, defendingAmerican WarbyOmar El Akkad
• Greg Johnson, defendingPrecious CargobyCraig Davidson
• JeanneBeker, defendingForgivenessbyMark Sakamoto
• JullyBlack, defendingThe Marrow ThievesbyCherieDimaline