John Turner

An Intimate Biography of Canada's 17th Prime Minister

Steve Paikin

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The Sutherland House Inc.
02 February 2023

Biography: historical, political & military; Political leaders & leadership

One of the most glamorous and successful politicians in Canadian history

In this masterful and engaging biography, acclaimed journalist Steve Paikin brings to life John Turner (1929-2020), one of the most glamorous and successful politicians in Canadian history. Born in England, raised in BC, Turner was a champion sprinter and a Rhodes scholar who captured the national imagination as escort for Princess Margaret on her 1959 Canadian tour. Elected to Parliament in 1962, he served in Prime Minister Lester Pearson's cabinet and as Pierre Trudeau's attorney general, minister of justice, and finance minister. In 1984, he won a hotly-contested Liberal leadership contest and served a brief four months as Canada's seventeenth prime minister before falling to Brian Mulroney in a Progressive Conservative landslide. In this surprisingly candid and personal book, Paikin draws on unprecedented access to Turner's personal and public papers to show how he struggled to meet the towering expectations that came with his abundant gifts, and keep his faith in Canadian democracy despite the challenges of his own career.

By: Steve Paikin
Imprint: The Sutherland House Inc.
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 152mm, Width: 228mm,
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9781989555835
ISBN 10: 1989555837
Pages: 337
Publication Date: 02 February 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steve Paikin has been a journalist in Canada for 40 years, the last 30 of them at Ontario’s provincial broadcaster, TVO. He is the anchor of The Agenda with Steve Paikin, now in its 17th season. He is an officer of the Order of Canada and a member of the Order of Ontario. A Hamilton native, he splits his time between Toronto and Manitoulin Island. This is his eighth book.

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John Turner

An Intimate Biography of Canada's 17th Prime Minister

Steve Paikin

$62.99

Hardback

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