From the cabinet table to the hockey rink, these books written by prime ministers offer readers a unique chance to see politics through the eyes of the leaders who shaped policy and led the country.
When a politician turns author, personal anecdotes, policy debates and national events hit the page, inspiring conversation, debate and contention. It’s a long traditional that goes back to some of the earliest leaders of Canada.
Canada’s 22nd prime minister Stephen J. Harper’s new book Here for Canada: Memoirs of the 22nd Prime Minister goes on sale Nov. 3. He narrates his path to parliament and nearly a decade of leading Canada. He reveals fascinating perspectives on the 2008 financial crisis, the war in Afghanistan and the achievements of his government. An accomplished author with three books to his credit, Harper takes readers through the decisions and costs of leadership while projecting where the country may be headed.
Books by Stephen J. Harper
A Great Game: The Forgotten Leafs and the Rise of Professional Hockey
Right Here, Right Now: Politics and Leadership in the Age of Disruption
Flags of Canada
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Books by Canadian prime ministers
One Canada: Memoirs of the Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker
Memoirs: 1939–1993
Time and Chance
Straight from the Heart
Common Ground
Value(s): Building a Better World for All
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