ISBN: 9780887849091

The Personal and Political Writings of Christina McCall Considered by many to be the best political writer of her generation, Governor Generals Award-winning author and journalist Christi… Altro …

The Personal and Political Writings of Christina McCall Considered by many to be the best political writer of her generation, Governor Generals Award-winning author and journalist Christina McCall was a pioneer for women in journalism and one of the most brilliant minds of her time. For the first time ever, McCalls finest articles and essays have been collected in one definitive volume, alongside never-before-published excerpts from her unfinished memoirs. Covering topics from the Alberta oil boom to the rise of divorce rates to in-depth profiles of Canadas political establishment, the collection showcases the best of McCalls analyses of Canadian society, politics, the media, and womens rights. Whether skewering the male-dominated world of media culture or analyzing the machinations of Canadian politicians, McCalls clear-eyed observations are always laced with insight, compassion, and razor-sharp wit. My Life as a Dame is the perfect introduction to one of Canadas most gifted and masterly writers. My Life as a Dame: Considered by many to be the best political writer of her generation, Governor Generals Award-winning author and journalist Christina McCall was a pioneer for women in journalism and one of the most brilliant minds of her time. For the first time ever, McCalls finest articles and essays have been collected in one definitive volume, alongside never-before-published excerpts from her unfinished memoirs. Covering topics from the Alberta oil boom to the rise of divorce rates to in-depth profiles of Canadas political establishment, the collection showcases the best of McCalls analyses of Canadian society, politics, the media, and womens rights. Whether skewering the male-dominated world of media culture or analyzing the machinations of Canadian politicians, McCalls clear-eyed observations are always laced with insight, compassion, and razor-sharp wit. My Life as a Dame is the perfect introduction to one of Canadas most gifted and masterly writers., House Of Anansi Press<

ISBN: 9780887849091

In February 1956, a remarkable young woman named Christina McCall began her working life as an editorial secretary at Maclean's magazine. It was a legendary time there, when the likes of … Altro …

In February 1956, a remarkable young woman named Christina McCall began her working life as an editorial secretary at Maclean's magazine. It was a legendary time there, when the likes of Pierre Berton, Robert Fulford, June Callwood, Peter Gzowski, and Peter C. Newman graced the magazine's pages. McCall would come to join that illustrious group, and be considered not only one of the best political writers of her generation, but a pioneer for women in journalism and one of Canada's most brilliant minds. For the first time, the best of McCall's articles and essays have been collected in one definitive volume alongside excerpts from her unfinished memoirs. Covering topics from the Alberta oil boom to the rise of divorce rates in Canada to in-depth profiles of the Ottawa establishment, McCall's clear-eyed observations are not only laced with insight, humour, and compassion, they continue to be relevant today. Digital Content>E-books>Biography>Biography Other>ZZZMemoirs, House of Anansi Press Inc Digital >16<

ISBN: 9780887849091

In February 1956, a remarkable young woman named Christina McCall began her working life as an editorial secretary at Maclean's magazine. It was a legendary time there, when the likes of … Altro …

In February 1956, a remarkable young woman named Christina McCall began her working life as an editorial secretary at Maclean's magazine. It was a legendary time there, when the likes of Pierre Berton, Robert Fulford, June Callwood, Peter Gzowski, and Peter C. Newman graced the magazine's pages. McCall would come to join that illustrious group, and be considered not only one of the best political writers of her generation, but a pioneer for women in journalism and one of Canada's most brilliant minds. For the first time, the best of McCall's articles and essays have been collected in one definitive volume alongside excerpts from her unfinished memoirs. Covering topics from the Alberta oil boom to the rise of divorce rates in Canada to in-depth profiles of the Ottawa establishment, McCall's clear-eyed observations are not only laced with insight, humour, and compassion, they continue to be relevant today. Digital Content>E-books>Biography>Memoir Other>Memoir Other, House of Anansi Press Inc Digital >16<

ISBN: 9780887849091

My Life as a Dame: The Personal and Political Writings of Christina McCall My-Life-As-a-Dame~~Christina-McCall Biography>Biography Other>ZZZMemoirs NOOK Book (eBook), House of Anansi Pres… Altro …

My Life as a Dame: The Personal and Political Writings of Christina McCall My-Life-As-a-Dame~~Christina-McCall Biography>Biography Other>ZZZMemoirs NOOK Book (eBook), House of Anansi Press Inc<