Crazy Town: The Rob Ford Story [Kindle Edition] Author: Robyn Doolittle | Language: English | ISBN:
B00HDMLWOQ | Format: PDF, EPUB
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Download books file now Download Crazy Town: The Rob Ford Story [Kindle Edition] from with Mediafire Link Download Link Shocking new revelations about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, his family and associates by the Toronto Star reporter who has closely covered Ford’s career. Crazy Town: The Rob Ford Story, by Robyn Doolittle, will chronicle Ford’s ascent from a flamboyant city councillor to a mayor embroiled in controversy.
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- File Size: 991 KB
- Print Length: 304 pages
- Publisher: Pintail (February 3, 2014)
- Sold by: Penguin Group (USA) LLC
- Language: English
- ASIN: B00HDMLWOQ
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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- Lending: Not Enabled
- Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #70,301 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
I live in Western Canada and travel a fair bit. While in Guangzhou, Tokyo, Mexico and in the US the last 6 months, every time I admit I'm Canadian, I'm inevitably asked about 'our' mayor.
While it's disconcerting just how many people are aware of the news story - at least superficially - it's more troubling that they are associating our entire country with the Mayor of Toronto's troubles.
I bought the book in an attempt to understand how it was possible he was elected in the first place and why on earth he still seems to have such wide support.
I couldn't put the book down, it was a fascinating look at a politician's ability to keep addiction and criminal activity hidden for so long.
The author seems to bend over backwards to show compassion for Ford, and I'm frankly not sure why. But after reading it (all in one setting - much to my husbands irritation!) it left me feeling saddened that rich, spoiled boys with the right family connections can achieve so much in Canada.
So much for earning your position through hard work, integrity, honour and diligence - ideals we work hard to instill in our children. It's a lesson in how bullying and privilege are a free pass in our society, regardless of merit.
I highly recommend the book though - it's well-written, thoughtful, insightful and an excellent, fast-paced read.
No matter what your thoughts are about this situation - it's certainly worth a read.
By M. Wildman
As a resident of Toronto I've been waiting for this book to be released, and it does not disappoint. Good flow, well detailed and footnoted. I attended an event last night, to hear Robyn speak about her experience reporting on Toronto City Hall and writing the book. She's a talented writer and also a compelling and entertaining speaker in person. I rarely read biographies or political books, I'm much more into fiction and distraction, however the importance of this issue for the people of the city where I presently live can't be overlooked.
Just an editorial comment - I bought the hard cover version and intended to buy the eBook as well. Perhaps someone can explain why it is $9.99 USD on amazon.com, but $14.99 CAD on amazon.ca. At current exchange rates, an equivalent price would be $11.10. Here's a Canadian authored book, about the largest Canadian city. I'm fortunate to have the option to buy from the US site, but the unfair pricing practices concern me.
By Sandra Foster
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