John Ibbitson
John Ibbitson is Writer at Large for The Globe and Mail, having also served as chief political writer, political affairs columnist, and bureau chief in Washington and Ottawa. His previous books include The Big Shift, The Polite Revolution: Perfecting the Canadian Dream, and Open and Shut: Why America Has Barack Obama and Canada Has Stephen Harper. A winner of the Governor General’s Award, Ibbitson has been shortlisted for the Donner Prize, the National Newspaper Award, the Trillium Award, and the City of Toronto Book Award. Stephen Harper was a finalist for the B.C. National Award for Canadian Non-fiction and won the 2015 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing. Ibbitson lives in Ottawa.
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John Ibbitson on Stephen Harper
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“The many ways in which Canada changed during Stephen Harper’s nearly 10 years in power have been well documented. But the man himself has remained a mystery. With impressive access and meticulous research, John Ibbitson writes a remarkable biography that puts us inside Harper’s head during some of the most critical moments of his life, providing the definitive picture to date of one of the most significant Prime Ministers in Canadian history. From his decision to drop out of university to his tumultuous relationship with Reform Leader Preston Manning, from his first date with Laureen to his majority win, Harper is captured magnificently in this gripping read for all Canadians.” – 2015 Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing Jury (Tim Cook, Robyn Doolittle, and Antonia Maioni)Works Recognized by WT