What a wonderful man, and what an informative book about a great man! He is one of a kind and I will always admire him deeply. He always strongly held onto his vision of what Canada was and can be. Survival in politics requires stamina, creativity, toughness, and an ability to share a laugh now and again.

He reserves the greatest admiration to his wife, Aline, of 60 years. His values of honour and dedication to public service transcend political views. Bush, Boris Yeltsin, Tony Blair, Jacques Chirac, Pierre Trudeau and Pill and Hilary Clinton.

Many familiar names appear in these stories, such as George W. Recounted with warmth, insight and his distinctive sense of humour, these brief and candid essays feature many behind-the-scenes stories from a long, distinguished and. He influenced the lives of people in subtle and profound ways. 'One of the most popular Canadian Prime Ministers in recent history, elected to government for three consecutive majority terms, Jean Chrtien has some stories to tell. He endured a lot during his term as prime minister, from mourning in 9/11 to reflections on his various responsibilities, including being the first francophone finance minister. In these stories, he shows how politics can be a valuable asset.Ĭhretien’s stories offer a unique perspective into the man. In this collection of short stories published twenty-five years after becoming prime minister, Jen Chretien reminisces about his long years in public and the many luminaries he met along the way.

There was something about Chretien that intrigued me. I grew up in Quebec during a time of great political unrest.

Above all, these stories illustrate Jean Chrétien’s firm belief that we must never cease searching for common ground despite our differences.Jean Chretien was always a political figure who fascinated me. Jean Chrétien’s stories serve to remind us that there is more to unite than divide us as a country, and that we have institutions we can take enormous pride in and values we must strive to maintain and keep building upon. With a delightful randomness, he remembers events and personalities that shaped our nation in a multitude of ways, and offers his views on international current events, including Canada-China relations, Brexit, and interprovincial dealings. This collection of essays features his trademark candour and ever-sharp political acumen, with plenty of wit to accompany the wisdom. With a career that spanned decades and an active retirement after that, it should come as no surprise that Jean Chrétien’s illuminating, perceptive and often humorous stories could not be contained in just one book. With anecdotes and reflections both serious and light-hearted, My Stories, My Times, Volume 2 is a unique window on our country from one of its greatest statesmen and patriots. Following on the heels of his bestselling collection of political reminiscences, former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien still has a few more stories to tell.

My Stories, My Times by Jean Chrétien