Wesblock, the autobiography of an automaton

"Wesblock, the Autobiography of an Automaton" by Harry McDonald Walters is a story told as if it were a real person writing about their life, but the main character, Wesblock, is actually a robot reflecting on what it means to be alive. Set in the early 1900s, the story explores big ideas like what family means, what society expects from us, and how we all try to find a reason for being here as Wesblock tries to find his place in Montreal society. The book starts with Wesblock’s unusual beginning and goes on to describe his childhood that wasn't always easy, showing how his health issues and complicated family life made him think deeply about the world. Wesblock mixes funny moments with serious thoughts as he tells about his first experiences and how they helped him form his opinions about people and himself.