Bibliography of Jean Chrétien
Jean Chrétien is a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the 20th prime minister of Canada from 1993 to 2003. He has authored several memoirs detailing his life and political career.
Chrétien's first memoir, Straight from the Heart, was published in 1985 by Key Porter Books. It covers his early life, entry into politics, and roles as a Member of Parliament and cabinet minister under Prime Ministers Lester B. Pearson and Pierre Trudeau.
His second book, My Years as Prime Minister, was released in 2007 by Knopf Canada. It details his time as prime minister, including the 1995 Quebec referendum and other challenges. The book discusses his interactions with other political leaders such as American President Bill Clinton.
In 2018, Chrétien published My Stories, My Times in English and Mes Histoires in French, a collection of personal anecdotes from his political and personal life. A second volume was released in 2021.
Chrétien has been the subject of a variety of literary works. This bibliography also includes written and published works examining Chrétien's political career and policies, limited to non-fiction books specifically discussing Chrétien and his time as prime minister from notable authors and publishers. Tertiary sources, satire, and self-published literature are excluded.