
Goose Lane Editions has released a new biography that reveals the private world of one of Canadas most fascinating politicians. Almost four years after stepping down as Premier of New Brunswick, Frank McKenna is as much on the minds of political watchers across Canada as ever. The question today, however, is will he or wont he get back into the political ring. While the guessing game continues, Philip Lees new book Frank: The Life and Politics of Frank McKenna provides fresh insights into the man and his politics. Frank takes readers on a journey into the political backrooms and corporate boardrooms that make up McKennas world, and offers a compelling glimpse of the private life and hidden agendas of a consummate insider. The book examines McKennas unique brand of entrepreneurial politics and his staunch determination to transform New Brunswick into a vibrant, self-reliant partner in Canada. In Frank, Lee uncovers the private man behind the public dealmaker, revealing an ambitious, calculating, passionate and highly intelligent individual. By providing an intimate look at McKennas childhood on a subsistence farm, his marriage and family life, and his early fame as the lawyer who successfully defended boxing legend Yvon Durelle against a murder charge, Lee lays out the foundation that enabled McKenna to become one of the most successful and scrutinized politicians in Canadian history. Lee casts new light on McKennas leadership during the Liberals historic clean-sweep election victory in 1987, and the ten-year whirlwind of innovative social and economic policy that followed. McKennas driven, no-holds-barred approach to governing frequently attracted controversy in his home province, and his forays onto the national stage made him one of the most fascinating politicians in the country. Whether he was voicing strong opposition to the Meech Lake Accord or convincing large companies to create jobs in New Brunswick at the expense of more prosperous provinces, McKe
Page Count:
318
Publication Date:
2001-09-14
ISBN-10:
0864923031
ISBN-13:
9780864923035
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