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

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Memoirs
Pierre Trudeau's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order

Federalism and the French Canadians (1968)

Pierre Elliott Trudeau (1978)

Fatal Tilt (1991)

Memoirs (1993)

Two Innocents in Red China (2007)
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.