Airdries Boys

Adolescence can be a challenging period under normal circumstances, but for five troubled boys, 1963 is a particularly difficult year. As social worker Airdrie Thompson-Guppy and her family settle in Waterloo, Ontario, Airdries life is about to dramatically change when those five boys are placed in her home by the Childrens Aid Society.

One by one, the boys cautiously move into the home Airdrie shares with her husband and one-year-old daughter. Lefty is the unwitting victim of his fathers anger. Bob has endured constant abuse from his alcoholic parents. Johnny struggles academically,
is fatherless and is clearly troubled. Val sports an impish grin and is quick to argue. Dan is a cheery lad who is easily led by others. As Airdrie shares how she cared for the boys despite their inner turmoil and troubled backgrounds, she provides an eye-opening
glimpse into one family form that focuses on rescuing and protecting children from the atrocities of a dysfunctional life.

Airdries Boys is a poignant story for anyone who cares about children;
for families who need to know that lives can change and
mend; and for all those who dedicate their professional lives to
helping children discover a better life.