Biography & Autobiography Political
Rene Levesque
The Fascinating Life of a Separatist Icon
- Publisher
- James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Nov 2005
- Category
- Political, General
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781554390588
- Publish Date
- Nov 2005
- List Price
- $9.95
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Description
A shrewd politician, René Lévesque made Quebec separatism a reality. The Parti Québécois thrived because of his passion, integrity, and considerable charm. It has been said that when he spoke to someone, he gave the feeling that he or she was the most important person in the world. In an era when some preferred to use firebombs to get their point across, Lévesque wanted Quebeckers to vote on separation. But in May 1980, the people of Quebec voted a resounding "no." For Lévesque, it was the end of a dream.
About the author
A born storyteller, Megan Durnford is a writer, arts journalist and documentary filmmaker. She is the author of two nonfiction books: René Lévesque: The Fascinating Life of a Separatist Icon and Christmas in Quebec: Heartwarming Legends, Tales and Traditions. Megan’s interest in environmental science stems from her love of the natural world. Her first documentary film Just a Lawn, highlighted Quebec’s pioneering ban on cosmetic pesticides and the dark side of “perfect lawns.” Megan lives in Montreal with her family.
