
Mike
The Memoirs of the Rt. Hon.Lester B. Pearson, Volume One: 1897-1948
Rt. Hon. Lester B. Pearson(Author)
University of Toronto Press
Published on 20. November 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
326 pages
978-1-4426-1564-9 (ISBN)
Description
One of Canada's most dynamic prime ministers, Lester B. Pearson lived a life which took him from a childhood in rural Ontario to the apex of international politics. The first volume of his memoirs follows him from his youth as the son of a Methodist preacher to his decision to enter politics in 1948.
In this volume of Mike, Pearson recalls his university years at the University of Toronto and St. John's College, Oxford, his military service in the First World War, and his return to the University of Toronto in 1923 to teach history and, in his spare time, coach football and hockey. In 1928, Pearson joined the Department of External Affairs, rapidly rising through the ranks to become ambassador to the United States by 1945.
Mike captures Pearson's intellect, his sense of humour, and his humanity, offering a charming look at the youth of a great statesman. This new edition features a foreword by Pearson cabinet minister and former prime minister Jean ChrEtien.
In this volume of Mike, Pearson recalls his university years at the University of Toronto and St. John's College, Oxford, his military service in the First World War, and his return to the University of Toronto in 1923 to teach history and, in his spare time, coach football and hockey. In 1928, Pearson joined the Department of External Affairs, rapidly rising through the ranks to become ambassador to the United States by 1945.
Mike captures Pearson's intellect, his sense of humour, and his humanity, offering a charming look at the youth of a great statesman. This new edition features a foreword by Pearson cabinet minister and former prime minister Jean ChrEtien.
Reviews / Votes
'[Mike] tells the first-hand story of that heady time, and tells it superbly well.' - Peter Newman (Globe and Mail) 'To anyone attuned to the ripple of humour, these are some of the funniest memoirs produced by a man of action. They are certainly some of the best written.' - C.P. Snow (Financial Times)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
522 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4426-1564-9 (9781442615649)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Lester B. Pearson (1897-1972) was Canada's fourteenth prime minister.
Jean ChrEtien served as Canada's twentieth prime minister.
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Jean ChrEtien served as Canada's twentieth prime minister.
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Content
Preface
1 / Background and Boyhood
2 / Touched by War
3 / Finding a Future
4 / Into 'External'
5 / The International Stage
6 / Canada House in London
7 / The Drift to War
8 / War Years in London
9 / Canadian War Problems
10 / Ottawa Interlude
11 / On to Washington
12. / Made Excellent
13 / Preparing for Peace
14 / The Birth of the United Nations
15 / Minister of the Crown
Index
1 / Background and Boyhood
2 / Touched by War
3 / Finding a Future
4 / Into 'External'
5 / The International Stage
6 / Canada House in London
7 / The Drift to War
8 / War Years in London
9 / Canadian War Problems
10 / Ottawa Interlude
11 / On to Washington
12. / Made Excellent
13 / Preparing for Peace
14 / The Birth of the United Nations
15 / Minister of the Crown
Index