The Worst and Best of the Premiers and Some We Never Had A Political Report Card |
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| Author:
| Rowe, Bill |
| ISBN: | 978-1-77117-643-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2017 |
| Publisher: | Flanker Press Limited
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $11.99 |
Book Description:
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"Part memoir, part history, The Worst and Best of the Premiers and Some We Never Had is Bill Rowe's most ambitious work of non-fiction to date. The book observes with a critical and humorous eye the landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador politics since Confederation in 1949.Forty-two leaders are presented here, of all political stripes. Bill Rowe, with his inimitable style, examines the professional lives of each leader--from Chesley A. Crosbie in the 1940s to Dwight Ball, present-day...
More Description"Part memoir, part history, The Worst and Best of the Premiers and Some We Never Had is Bill Rowe's most ambitious work of non-fiction to date. The book observes with a critical and humorous eye the landscape of Newfoundland and Labrador politics since Confederation in 1949.Forty-two leaders are presented here, of all political stripes. Bill Rowe, with his inimitable style, examines the professional lives of each leader--from Chesley A. Crosbie in the 1940s to Dwight Ball, present-day premier of the province--and grades them based on accomplishment during their time in public life.Bill Rowe is a national bestselling author and former MHA and minister in the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, and he was a long-time host of Open Line, a popular radio talk show. His books Danny Williams: The War With Ottawa and The Premiers Joey and Frank: Greed, Power, and Lust have appeared on the Globe and Mail bestsellers lists. His non-fiction works have also appeared on the annual best books lists of the Hill Times in Ottawa.