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Daggers Unsheathed

The Political Assassination of Glen Clark

by (author) Judy Tyabji

Publisher
Heritage House Publishing
Initial publish date
Feb 2016
Category
Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Post-Confederation (1867-), Canadian
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781772031553
    Publish Date
    Feb 2016
    List Price
    $12.99

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Daggers Unsheathed: The Political Assassination of Glen Clark is the story of the Glen Clark era in British Columbia politics. From the 1995 announcement of his NDP leadership aspirations to the day in 2002 when he was acquitted of criminal charges in a BC court, Glen Clark was the dominant personality in West Coast politics. Clark's style and politics as premier of BC ensured that everyone had a reaction to him. Opinions varied widely and emotions ran high, not only among opposition politicos, but also within his own party, the media, the public, and even, some say, the RCMP. Drawing on a wide range of interviews, access to the former premier's family, and an extensive review of media files, Judi Tyabji Wilson describes the forces that contributed to Clark's demise, including his own role in the process. Tyabji Wilson's political and media experience, combined with her first-hand knowledge of many of the players and the games they play, makes her the ideal person to tell this story.

Daggers Unsheathed: The Political Assassination of Glen Clark digs deep and gives no quarter as it takes the reader on a journey through the backrooms of politics and behind the curtains of power. Entertaining and honest, it offers a clear and candid perspective on BC politics.

About the author

Judi Tyabji Wilson was born in Calcutta, India, and immigrated to Canada with her family when she was a small child. She grew up in BC's Okanagan Valley and later moved to Victoria, where she received her BA in political science in 1986. At age 26, she was elected MLA for Okanagan East (Kelowna), the youngest MLA ever elected and the first Indo-Canadian female to serve in the BC legislature. Judi has also hosted a live radio show, hosted and co-produced a daily live television program and written for newspapers. She works in international trade, developing business ties between Canada and India. She is married to Gordon Wilson and together they have five children. They live in Powell River, BC.

Please follow Judi on Twitter at @JudiTyabji.

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