Extraordinary Canadians Pierre Elliott Trudeau by Nino Ricci (English) Paperback

Description: Extraordinary Canadians Pierre Elliott Trudeau by Nino Ricci Love him or hate him, Pierre Elliott Trudeau marked us all. The man whose motto was "Reason over passion" managed to arouse in Canadians fierce passions of every hue. Acclaimed novelist Nino Ricci begins with the crucial role Trudeau played in the formation of Riccis own sense of identity in order to examine how he expanded us as a people, not in spite of his contradictions but because of them. Downplaying the perpetual rebel image that Trudeau crafted, Ricci reconstructs the charismatic prime minister as an almost Zelig-like figure. If his beliefs shifted radically over the years—from separatist to federalist, from fascist to liberal, from civil rights champion to military strongman—Trudeau always acted on deep convictions. Brilliantly argued and sensitively observed, Riccis Trudeau is an unforgettable portrait of a memorable man. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography NINO RICCIs novel Lives of the Saints garnered international acclaim and won a host of awards, including the Governor Generals Award for Fiction. It started the trilogy that was completed by In a Glass House and the Giller-nominated Where She Has Gone; it was also adapted as a miniseries starring Sophia Loren. Riccis novel Testament was the winner of the Trillium Award. His most recent novel is The Origin of Species, which won the Governor Generals Award for Fiction in 2008. He lives with his family in Toronto. Review "Nino Ricci, who, with a novelists flair for the theatrical, has reanimated Trudeau in his entry in Penguin Canadas compact biographies of extraordinary Canadians…. Absorbing and thoughtful evaluations…. Compelling." - The Globe and Mail"The narrative is thoroughly researched. While Ricci presents few stories, details, or theories about Trudeaus legacy that havent been told elsewhere, he provides a surprisingly comprehensive biography in perhaps the shortest number of pages ever devoted to a Trudeau book. Riccis signature style is evident, and his own insights peppered throughout the text are enjoyable. Personal, human, and generous." - Canadas History magazine"The authors [of the Extraordinary Canadians series] are well chosen; Nino Ricci … does terrific justice to Pierre Trudeau." - Calgary Herald"A balanced and subtle account of [a] complex and very private man…. Even if you have read Stephen Clarkson and Christina McCall or John Englishs superb Trudeau biographies, far more substantial and detailed, you will want to read this elegant little book. It provides the best, and best written, perspective on the man there is." - Guelph Mercury"Charming and readable…. Ricci does an excellent job explaining the sources of the Trudeau myth and, in doing so, makes Trudeau the man more human." - The Canadian Encyclopedia Blog Review Quote "Nino Ricci, who, with a novelists flair for the theatrical, has reanimated Trudeau in his entry in Penguin Canadas compact biographies of extraordinary Canadians.... Absorbing and thoughtful evaluations.... Compelling." - The Globe and Mail "The narrative is thoroughly researched. While Ricci presents few stories, details, or theories about Trudeaus legacy that havent been told elsewhere, he provides a surprisingly comprehensive biography in perhaps the shortest number of pages ever devoted to a Trudeau book. Riccis signature style is evident, and his own insights peppered throughout the text are enjoyable. Personal, human, and generous." - Canadas History magazine "The authors [of the Extraordinary Canadians series] are well chosen; Nino Ricci ... does terrific justice to Pierre Trudeau." - Calgary Herald "A balanced and subtle account of [a] complex and very private man.... Even if you have read Stephen Clarkson and Christina McCall or John Englishs superb Trudeau biographies, far more substantial and detailed, you will want to read this elegant little book. It provides the best, and best written, perspective on the man there is." - Guelph Mercury "Charming and readable.... Ricci does an excellent job explaining the sources of the Trudeau myth and, in doing so, makes Trudeau the man more human." - The Canadian Encyclopedia Blog Details ISBN0143055941 Author Nino Ricci Pages 240 Series Extraordinary Canadians Language English Year 2012 ISBN-10 0143055941 ISBN-13 9780143055945 Format Paperback Publication Date 2012-09-04 Country of Publication Canada Place of Publication Toronto UK Release Date 2012-09-04 Publisher Penguin Books Canada Ltd Imprint Penguin Books Canada Ltd DEWEY 971.0644 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141682439;

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