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Shaw and Zussman do a very good job of showing how different types of 'confidence' can lead to both success and failure in the tumultuous world of BC’s polarized politics.
". . .a well-written, compelling and fast-paced narrative that does ample justice to the unprecedented circumstances that yielded such a seismic shift in B.C.’s political landscape . . . A Matter of Confidence is a must-read for anyone with an interest in politics, not just those in B.C."
—Rod Mickelburgh, Globe and Mail
Shaw and Zussman have provided a comprehensive and highly readable account not just of the B.C. election of 2017 and the first minority government in the province in sixty-five years, but the entire decade of politics in the province that preceded these historic events. A Matter of Confidence is a great summer read for any political junkie.
"The pages pulse with emotion. There is devotion and betrayal and everything in between. It truly is a page-turner."
—James Peters, CFJC News, Kamloops
". . . addictive reading for political junkies and useful for anyone interested in what goes on behind the scenes in government
"Shaw and Zussman are good guides to take you through the eventful years of BC politics."
—Jean Chrétien, twentieth Prime Minister of Canada
"From the man who did not want the job, to the woman who campaigned like she could not lose, to the fledgling party leader who picked the winner after the closest election in provincial history—this is the vivid, definitive account of an unprecedented year in BC politics, written by two of the best reporters on the beat."
—Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun
"In these pages are offered the best depiction of what actually happened in this province over 8 years that we’ll ever read. Much like Michael Wolff’s Fire and Fury, about the first days of the Trump administration, you’re a fly on the wall in many conversations and decisions you may have wondered about, and ones you didn’t even know happened, leading up to the GreeNDP’s first day in office."
—Bob Kronbauer, Vancouver Is Awesome
"Political junkies will enjoy this insider’s look at what goes on out of the public eye, while others will surely learn a thing or two about the crazy roller coaster ride otherwise known as B.C. politics."
—Tracy Sherlock, National Observer
"An engaging and lively account of arguably the most exciting chapter in BC political history, A Matter of Confidence takes the reader behind the scenes for a fascinating look at how an uncertain election result turned into a change of government. One of the best books ever on British Columbia politics."
—Keith Baldrey, Global BC News legislature bureau chief
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
Mar 19, 2018
Dimensions:
Width: 5.50 in
Height: 8.50 in
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