Who We Are: Reflections on My Life and Canada
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| Rating | : | 4.55 (762 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1771640316 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-30 |
| Language | : | English |
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Who We Are also sets out how these goals might be accomplished, incorporating the thoughts of such leaders and thinkers as Rachel Carson, Jim MacNeill, Joe Clark, Chris Turner, Andrew Nikiforuk, and Robert F. The book traces her development from child activist who warned other children not to eat snow because it contained Strontium 90 to waitress and cook on Cape Breton Island to law student, lawyer, and environmentalist and finally to leader of the Green Party and first elected Green Party Member of Parliament.As a result of these disparate experiences, May has come to believe that Canada must strengthen its weakened democracy, return to its role as a world leader, develop a green economy, and take dr
Canada, our home and native land Gemini Girl Elizabeth May speaks from a position of well researched intelligence. Read her book and learn about the dirty back room tricks that politicians engage in to push through their agendas often by silencing our scientists and human rights activists. The 1%-ers of the globe are routinely encouraged by government to continue in their quest towards obscene amounts of wealth, which always results in an obscene amount of power. Absolute wealth absolutely corrupts. If you have ever wondered what the Cons. "Loved it" according to Juan F Posada. Great read. Very informative. A must-read for all Canadians
"Who We Are is a compelling, timely and relevant read." Winnipeg Free Press"May's well documented argument rings true, and her stridency lends the material urgency. This is a book that instantly sprints to the top of my list of best books of 2014."John Dupuis, Confessions of a Science Librarian, scienceblogsElizabeth May is without doubt the most impressive party leader in Canada todaysuperhumanly hardworking, dedicated, smart, witty, and fearless when speaking truth to power and to the public. Others may complain it's not easy being Green, but May has passionately painted her personal and political life in that bold hue. The best political memoirs leave readers with a rallying cry, and this one is no exception"Quill & Quire"an amazing book, sarcastic and hopeful but still witty and smart and sharp and inspiring