Former New Brunswick premier Frank McKenna is a revered business and political leader who was in a position to become prime minister. His key voice in the Liberal Party provides a stark contrast to the party's recent lack of unifying leadership. This bestselling book, now available in paperback, features journalist and author Harvey Sawler's candid, full-access interviews with Frank and Julie McKenna and other key figures in Canada's political scene, including former presidents and prime ministers, premiers and business leaders, diplomats and media personalities. At its core, it gives fascinating insight into the influence and realpolitik of a Canadian ambassador to Washington at work.

.Harvey Sawler is the author of twelves books, including: Frank McKenna: Beyond Politics, Twenty-First Century Irvings, Last Canadian Beer: The Moosehead Story and Unforgettable Atlantic Canada. For five years he was a regular contributor to both SALTSCAPES and Progress magazines, covering a wide range of subjects involving business, entrepreneurship, culture, tourism and interesting personalities.

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"What the book shows very successfully...is that McKenna has a passion for Canada, for getting things done, and a genuine desire to help individual people.."

Globe & Mail

"Sawler's book provides a fresh look at McKenna as a politician, diplomat, businessman and citizen by examining each facet and demonstrating how they fit together."

Times & Transcript

"The chapters on why McKenna didn't run for the leadership of the federal Liberals and to be prime minister of Canada will fascinate political junkies."

Daily Gleaner