1935 - 2016
W.P. Kinsella was a Canadian author, best known for his novel "Shoeless Joe," published in 1982, which inspired the acclaimed film "Field of Dreams." Born on May 25, 1935, in Edmonton, Alberta, Kinsella was celebrated for his ability to blend themes of baseball, magic, and the human spirit in his writings. He received several awards for his work, establishing himself as a prominent figure in contemporary Canadian literature before his passing on September 16, 2016.