Ma Murray: The Story of Canada's Crusty Queen of Publishing (Amazing Stories) - Softcover

Stan Sauerwein

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1551539799 ISBN 13: 9781551539799

Publisher: Heritage House Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Ma Murray was the foster mother to millions of Canadians. Hard on humbug, spanking politicians in public—Murray was a voice in the wilderness who became the best-loved scold in the land. British Columbia's first and most memorable female publisher, she taught Canada that an honest opinion, salted with common sense, can shake governments and help shape a nation.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Ma Murray - The Story of Canada's Crusty Queen of Publishing ""Government is like your underwear - it smells pretty bad if you don't change it once in awhile."" - Margaret Lally Murray This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: biography history romance western Canada Ma Murray was the foster mother to millions of Canadians - hard on humbug, spanking politicians in public - a voice in the wilderness who became the best-loved scold in the land. British Columbia's first and most memorable female publisher, she taught Canada that an honest opinion, salted with commonsense, can shake governments and help shape a nation.

About the Author:

Stan Sauerwein lives in mayhem on a rocky hillside near Kelowna, BC, with three teenagers, a bearded dragon, two dogs, a nasty crow named Poe (naturally) and one incredibly understanding wife. He has authored four non-fiction books plus many Amazing Stories titles, and is an active freelance writer whose articles have appeared in a variety of Canadian and US magazines and newspapers.

About this edition

• Publisher: Heritage House Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1551539799
• ISBN 13: 9781551539799
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144