As the first book in an autobiographical trilogy, Never Sleep Three in a Bed offers an exuberant and nostalgic recollection of author Max Braithwaite's life in western Canada during the first quarter of the 20th century. Combining humour with realism, this evocative and highly entertaining portrait explores the author's world with perceptive insight and thought-provoking depth. The other books in this trilogy are Why Shoot the Teacher and The Night We Stole the Mountie's Car.