The Order of Canada, the country's highest honour, is awarded to those
who have made a distinct contribution to Canadian life. The late Jean
Lumb received the Order of Canada, among other awards, for her role in
changing Canada's immigration laws that separated Chinese families, and
for her contribution in saving Chinatowns across Canada. Through her
dedication to helping others, Jean Lumb truly made a difference to life
in Canada.
Spirit of the Dragon is well-illustrated with photographs of Jean Lumb
in the company of her family and important people in her life, including
John Diefenbaker, Queen Elizabeth, Governors General Roland Michener and
Jules Leger, plus Lieutenant Governors of Ontario, Pauline McGibbon and
Hal Jackman. A concluding section, as well as listing Jean's extensive
accomplishments and awards, cites sources of more information about her
and other Chinese-Canadians.