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Stephen Harper

John Ibbitson

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English
McClelland & Stewart Inc.
15 October 2016
The authoritative biography of Stephen Harper.

The authoritative biography of Stephen Harper, to be published on the eve of the next election.

As one of the important prime ministers in the life of our nation, Stephen Harper has reshaped Canada into a more conservative country, a transformation that his opponents tacitly admit will never be reversed. He has made government smaller, justice tougher, and provinces more independent, whether they want to be or not. Under its 22nd prime minister, Canada shows the world a plainer, harder face. Those who praise Harper point to the Conservatives' skillful economic management, the impressive new trade agreements, the tax cuts and the balanced budget, the reformed immigration system, the uncompromising defence of Israel and Ukraine, and the fight against terrorism. Critics-pointing to punitive punishments, muzzled scientists, assaults on the judiciary, and contempt for parliament-accuse the Harper government of being autocratic, secretive and cruel.

But what about the man? In this definitive new biography, the Globe and Mail's John Ibbitson explores the life of the most important Canadian of our times-his suburban youth, the crisis that caused Stephen Harper to quit university for three years, the forces that shaped his tempestuous relationship with Reform Leader Preston Manning, how Laureen Harper influences her husband, his devotion to his children-and his cats. Ibbitson explains how this shy, closed, introverted loner united a fractured conservative movement, defeated a Liberal hegemony, and set out to reshape the nation. With unparalleled access to sources, years of research and writing, and a depth of insight that has made him one of the most respected voices in journalism, John Ibbitson presents an intimate, detailed portrait of a man who has remained an enigma to supporters and enemies alike. Now that enigma is revealed, in a masterful exploration of Stephen Harper, the politician and the man.
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Imprint:   McClelland & Stewart Inc.
Country of Publication:   Canada
Dimensions:   Height: 227mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 30mm
Weight:   476g
ISBN:   9780771047091
ISBN 10:   0771047096
Pages:   464
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

JOHN IBBITSON is one of Canada's best known and most respected journalists and authors. Since arriving in 1999 at theGlobe and Mail, he has served as Washington bureau chief, Ottawa bureau chief, chief political writer and, since 2015, writer-at-large.He co-authoredEmpty Planet- The Shock of Global Population Decline, which has been translated into nine languages and is sold around the world, as well as the national bestsellerThe Big Shift, both with Darrell Bricker. He is also the author ofStephen Harper, the bestselling and award-winning biography of Canada's 22nd prime minister.His writing for fiction includesThe Landing, which won the 2008 Governor General's Award for Children's Literature. In March 2018, on its tenth anniversary, the book was republished by Kids Can Press.John currently serves as the general editor of the ""GlobeHistory Project,"" a series of historical essays exploring the newspaper's influence on Canadian history, which will be published by McClelland & Stewart in 2024.John Ibbitson lives and writes in Ottawa.

Reviews for Stephen Harper

Hard to put down. --<i>Toronto Star</i> A fascinating read. --<i>The Epoch Times</i>


  • Long-listed for British Columbia's National Award for Canadian Non-Fiction 2015
  • Winner of Shaughnessy Cohen Award for Political Writing 2015

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