Portrait of Pierre Trudeau

Pierre Trudeau books in order

Prime Minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and 1980 to 1984

Lived
1919–2000
Country
Canada
Books
5

Pierre Trudeau published 5 non-fiction books, beginning with Federalism and the French Canadians (1968). The best-known is Memoirs (1993).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Pierre Trudeau

Non-fiction in order

  1. Federalism and the French Canadians (1968)

    212 pages

  2. Pierre Elliott Trudeau (1978)

    158 pages

  3. Fatal Tilt (1991)

  4. Memoirs (1993)

    379 pages

  5. Two Innocents in Red China (2007)

    215 pages

About Pierre Trudeau

Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau was a Canadian politician, lawyer, jurist, academic, author, and journalist who served as the 15th prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984. Between his non-consecutive terms as prime minister from 1979 to 1980, he served as the leader of the Opposition. He led the Liberal Party from 1968 until 1984.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Pierre Trudeau FAQ

How many books has Pierre Trudeau written?
Pierre Trudeau published 5 non-fiction books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Pierre Trudeau's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Memoirs.
What is Pierre Trudeau's last book?
Memoirs (1993).
What is Pierre Trudeau's most famous book?
Memoirs (1993) is Pierre Trudeau's most widely read book.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.