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Publisher's Summary
Featuring a new foreword written and narrated by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Justin Trudeau has spent his life in the public eye. From the moment he was born, the first son of an iconic prime minister and his young wife, Canadians have witnessed the highs and the lows, sharing in his successes and mourning with him during tragic times. But few beyond Justin's closest circle have heard his side of his unique journey, or his new perspective on what that story means since taking office.
Now, in this exclusive edition of Common Ground, which features a new foreword, Justin Trudeau reveals how the events of his life have influenced him and formed the ideals that drive him today. He explores, with candor and empathy, the difficulties of his parents' marriage and the effect it had on a small boy and the close relationship with a father whose exacting standards were second only to his love for his sons. He explores his political coming of age during the tumultuous years of the Charlottetown Accord and the Quebec Referendum and reflects on his time as a teacher, which was interrupted by the devastating losses of his brother and father. We hear how a connection was forged with a beautiful young woman, Sophie Gregoire, who had known the Trudeaus in earlier days.
Through it all, we come to understand how Justin found his own voice as a young man and began to solidify his understanding of Canada's strengths and potential as a nation. We hear what drew Justin toward politics and what led to his decision to run for office. Through Justin's eyes, we see what it was like in those first days of seeking the Liberal nomination for Papineau, when it was just he and Sophie and a clipboard in a grocery store parking lot, and how hard work and determination won him not only the nomination but two hard-fought elections. We learn of his reaction to the considerable Liberal defeat in 2011 and how it clarified his belief that the Liberal Party had lost touch with Canadians - and how that summer he was far from considering a run for the Liberal leadership but contemplating whether to leave politics altogether. And we learn why, in the end, he decided to help rejuvenate the Liberal Party and to run for the leadership and for prime minister.
But mostly, Justin shares with listeners his belief that Canada is a country made strong by its diversity, not in spite of it, and how our greatest potential lies in finding what unites us, in building on a sense of shared purpose - our common hopes and dreams - and in coming together on common ground.
The PM will be donating his proceeds from this work to the Canadian Red Cross Society.
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- emilia
- 05-04-18
Mesmerizing
I love this book. Wish that more political leaders were like him.
Authentic, polite, educated
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- Sandy Johnson
- 05-04-18
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I enjoyed Justin,s story . I remember the day he was born ( I'm giving away my age ) .
The one thing I found hard listening to was when a French word was said , it sounded garbled . It was said so quickly , I wasn't able to understand the word that was said ie. the school Justin went to as a kid . I wanted to google it , but I couldn't grasp the name . I don't speak French , but that doesn't stop me from sounding out the word .
Other than that , I enjoyed listening to the story . Thank you .
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- 07-06-19
Common Ground to the House of Commons
In his autobiography, written before his election as Prime Minister of Canada, Trudeau describes a high-flying moral philosophy that includes equal rights for Indigenous peoples and women, as well as a passion for honest stewardship of the national interest.
Now, after nearly four years in power, we view the wreckage of a mishandled term in office. Two powerful members of his cabinet, both women, have resigned over Trudeau's questionable handling of the sleazy SNC-Lavalin affair, and two high-ranking bureaucrats have jumped ship in the wake of this political scandal. Indigenous peoples still struggle with inadequate housing and undrinkable water, and abandoned veterans languish in continuing poverty where they were dumped by Stephen Harper's Conservative government in 2006.
There have been successes, but they pale in comparison to the failures.
All in all, Trudeau comes across as a sincere, standup guy who wants what is best for the country. If only he would grow a backbone and tackle the difficult files, such as the current dustup with China. With Harper wannabe Andrew Scheer nipping at his heels, Trudeau owes the country his best effort.
Narrator Colm Feore does a stellar job. He sounds so much like the prime minister that I had to keep reminding myself that it was indeed Feore who was speaking, and not Trudeau. One quibble: Ayn Rand's first name is pronounced "Ine", not "Ain".
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- Sherry Massey
- 08-06-18
Take a look at Canada
Loved this book! With all that’s been happening it is so nice to here a politician that doesn’t just talk a good story, but follows through on what they believe!
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Excellent narrative
- By Sean M. Kosofsky on 12-28-18
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Right Turns
- Unconventional Lessons From a Controversial Life
- By: Michael Medved
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins
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Michael Medved is an orthodox Jew whose popular radio show is a favorite with evangelical Christians. As a nationally syndicated movie reviewer he made headlines with a controversial book titled Hollywood vs. America. He is a fervent and committed conservative who once worked 18-hour days in Bobby Kennedy's presidential campaign. And he counts among his friends both Rush Limbaugh and Hillary Clinton. He is a unique man, with a unique story to tell.
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Great for liberals and conservatives
- By Ryan on 01-03-05
By: Michael Medved
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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics
- By: Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and others
- Narrated by: Robin Miles
- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics is filled with personal stories that bring to life heroic figures we all know and introduce listeners to some of those who’ve worked behind the scenes but are still hidden. Whatever their perch, the Colored Girls, which is what Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Leah Daughtry, and Minyon Moore call themselves - are always focused on the larger goal of “hurrying history” so that every American - regardless of race, gender or religious background - can have a seat at the table. This audiobook tells their story.
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Just what I needed to hear
- By Aretha on 10-04-18
By: Donna Brazile, and others
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The Bridge
- The Life and Rise of Barack Obama
- By: David Remnick
- Narrated by: Mark Deakins
- Length: 24 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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No story has been more central to America’s history this century than the rise of Barack Obama, and until now, no journalist or historian has written a book that fully investigates the circumstances and experiences of Obama’s life or explores the ambition behind his rise. From a writer whose gift for illuminating the historical significance of unfolding events is without peer; we have a portrait, at once masterly and fresh, nuanced and unexpected, of a young man in search of himself, and of a rising politician determined to become the first African-American president.
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Good biography even if you know the story
- By Amr on 12-31-11
By: David Remnick
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An American Son
- A Memoir
- By: Senator Marco Rubio
- Narrated by: Senator Marco Rubio
- Length: 4 hrs and 46 mins
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Few politicians have risen to national prominence as quickly as Marco Rubio. Here is the full story of his unlikely journey. Florida Senator Marco Rubio electrified the 2012 Republican National Convention by telling the story of his parents, who were struggling immigrants from Cuba. They embraced their new country and taught their children to appreciate its unique opportunities. Every sacrifice they made over the years, as they worked hard at blue-collar jobs in Miami and Las Vegas, was for their children. Young Marco grew up dreaming about football, not politics.
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Can't wait to hear the rest
- By vicap on 06-27-12
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Living History
- By: Hillary Rodham Clinton
- Narrated by: Hillary Rodham Clinton
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
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You've probably heard clips from Senator Clinton's interview with Barbara Walters. But now you can listen to her full account of her years in the White House. Hillary Clinton vividly describes her pain over her husband's betrayal with Monica Lewinky saying that former President Bill Clinton lied to her about the relationship until the weekend before he admitted the nature of it to a grand jury.
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Dare To Read - She Will Dare To Compete in 2008
- By Michael on 06-17-03
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Renegade
- The Making of a President
- By: Richard Wolffe
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 15 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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Before the White House and Air Force One, before the TV ads and the enormous rallies, there was the real Barack Obama: A man wrestling with the momentous decision to run for the presidency, feeling torn about leaving behind a young family, and figuring out how to win the biggest prize in politics. This book is the previously untold and epic story of how a political newcomer with no money and an alien name grew into the world’s most powerful leader. But it is also a uniquely intimate portrait of the person behind the iconic posters and the Secret Service code name Renegade.
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Insights into the greatest Presidential Campaign
- By Carl Laing on 06-21-09
By: Richard Wolffe
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Unified
- How Our Unlikely Friendship Gives Us Hope for a Divided Country
- By: Tim Scott, Trey Gowdy
- Narrated by: J D Jackson, John McLain
- Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins
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Tim Scott, an African-American US senator, and Trey Gowdy, a white US congressman, won’t allow racial lines to divide them. They work together, eat meals together, campaign together, and make decisions together. Yet in the fall of 2010 - as two brand-new members of the US House of Representatives - they did not even know each other. Their story as politicians and friends began the moment they met and is a model for others seeking true reconciliation.
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Inspirational true story!
- By Wayne on 08-05-19
By: Tim Scott, and others
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Fully Alive
- Discovering What Matters Most
- By: Timothy Shriver
- Narrated by: David Drummond
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
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At a time when we are all more rudderless than ever, we look for the very best teachers and mentors to guide us. In Fully Alive, an unusual and gripping memoir, Timothy Shriver shows how his teachers have been the world's most forgotten minority: people with intellectual disabilities. In these pages we meet the individuals who helped him come of age and find a deeper and more meaningful way to see the world.
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Eye opening book
- By Robert J. Herman on 06-05-15
By: Timothy Shriver
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Obama
- From Promise to Power
- By: David Mendell
- Narrated by: Dion Graham
- Length: 13 hrs and 21 mins
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Since his headline-grabbing speech at the Democratic National Convention in 2004, Barack Obama has come to represent the promise of unity among groups of all types: blacks and whites; Democrats, Republicans, and moderates; the upper, middle, and lower classes. In this groundbreaking biography, veteran journalist and Obama chronicler David Mendell gives an in-depth, comprehensive portrait of a man whose name has become a catchphrase for hope in a politically jaded society desperate for a new star.
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More an ego boost for the author
- By Jeffrey on 10-27-07
By: David Mendell
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Boom!
- Voices of the Sixties: Personal Reflections on the '60s and Today
- By: Tom Brokaw
- Narrated by: Robertson Dean
- Length: 18 hrs and 16 mins
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Boom! One minute it was Ike and the man in the grey flannel suit, and the next minute it was time to "turn on, tune in, drop out". While Americans were walking on the moon, Americans were dying in Vietnam. Nothing was beyond question, and there were far fewer answers than before.
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boring survey of a generation
- By Andy on 01-01-08
By: Tom Brokaw
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Two Paths
- America Divided or United
- By: John Kasich
- Narrated by: John Kasich
- Length: 8 hrs and 53 mins
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When former Ohio governor John Kasich ran for president, his powerful message of hope and togetherness struck a chord with American voters. In Two Paths: America Divided or United, he carries that message forward by reflecting on the tumultuous 2016 campaign, sharing his concerns for America and his hopes for our future, and sounding a clarion call to reason and purpose, humility and dignity, righteousness and calm.
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Hoped for action items
- By Frank Smith on 05-02-17
By: John Kasich
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White Like Me
- Reflections on Race from a Privileged Son
- By: Tim Wise
- Narrated by: Tim Wise
- Length: 11 hrs and 5 mins
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Using stories from his own life, Tim Wise demonstrates the ways in which racism not only burdens people of color, but also benefits, in relative terms, those who are "white like him". He discusses how racial privilege can harm whites in the long run and make progressive social change less likely. He explores the ways in which whites can challenge their unjust privileges, and explains in clear and convincing language why it is in the best interest of whites themselves to do so.
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White like him
- By John Abdul-Masih on 03-27-19
By: Tim Wise