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The fifteenth Canadian Prime Minister describes his efforts to break down the Cold War mentality, his rapport with such leaders as Fidel Castro and Jimmy Carter, and his life from his childhood in Montreal to the present.
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au was prime minister of Canada from 1968 to 1979 and from 1980 to 1984. This is his story, told in his own words.
Take a look through the book. When you do, you will find that this remarkable memoir has many qualities. It is:
PERSONAL
As if he were sitting across the table from you, Pierre Trudeau reminisces about his life in an informal, direct way. He starts with his memories of his family, especially his mother and father, to whom the book is dedicated. There are memorable events from childhood here, such as a visit to complain to the principal on his second day at school. Later there is a lunchroom encounter with a high school bully and then, at the age of fifteen, real tragedy.
“Aroused by the ringing of the telephone, I came out of my room to go downstairs and find out what was happening. But I froze on the landing when I heard the awful words: ‘Your father is dead, Pierre.’”
PHILOSOPHICAL
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“A highly readable and entertaining book. Vintage Trudeau indeed.”
–Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
“Pure Trudeau – witty, arrogant, intelligent and partisan...a must read for anyone interested in this country.”
–Calgary Sun
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- PublisherMcClelland & Stewart Ltd
- Publication date1994
- ISBN 10 0771000367
- ISBN 13 9780771000362
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages379
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