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This was such a great insight of JWR's time in the Liberal party. Such an important read for anyone who wants to make a change "from the inside" to understand the inner workings of Canadian politics.
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Jody Wilson-Raybould’s novel paints a clear picture of what it means to be an outsider on the inside. As a well-educated lawyer, woman, and Indigenous person in the federal government, Wilson-Raybould’s experience is unique. Throughout the book, the author discusses her upbringing and Indigenous identity as it relates to her personhood and political career. Some of the thoughts and experiences shared are profound and have impacted my way of approaching the world around me. I would most definitely recommend this book to others, specifically those interested in Canada’s political process.
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"Rather than letting the authority be the truth, let the truth be the authority"
I listened to this as an audiobook, which I highly recommend as the author narrated herself.
Jody Wilson-Raybould has done an excellent job of reflecting on her time as a federal liberal politician in Canada. I personally have been really struggling with partisan politics recently and how problematic I believe them to be. This book certainly reinforced my opinion that the system has inherent major flaws that need to be addressed. It also reinforced my negative opinion of my Prime Minister, but I can't say I'm a fan of many politicians to begin with.
Although I do not agree with her on everything, I have the utmost respect for this woman and her opinions. There is absolutely no denying her strength, integrity, and genuine desire to do what is best for her communities and the world. It is an absolute shame she was the minority when it came to our elected representatives and their motives. I look forward to reading her next books, following where her career goes next, and hearing her perspective on future issues.
I listened to this as an audiobook, which I highly recommend as the author narrated herself.
Jody Wilson-Raybould has done an excellent job of reflecting on her time as a federal liberal politician in Canada. I personally have been really struggling with partisan politics recently and how problematic I believe them to be. This book certainly reinforced my opinion that the system has inherent major flaws that need to be addressed. It also reinforced my negative opinion of my Prime Minister, but I can't say I'm a fan of many politicians to begin with.
Although I do not agree with her on everything, I have the utmost respect for this woman and her opinions. There is absolutely no denying her strength, integrity, and genuine desire to do what is best for her communities and the world. It is an absolute shame she was the minority when it came to our elected representatives and their motives. I look forward to reading her next books, following where her career goes next, and hearing her perspective on future issues.
hear_my_echo's review
4.0
”Co-operation takes really trying to see another person for who they are, to understand their experience, to listen. It requires checking oneself and realizing one is not the centre of the universe. It requires opening up, being transparent, and battling with one’s own inner self in order to be productive.”
I’ll admit that I was not following politics as closely as I should have been during the 2019 SNC-Lavalin scandal. In fact, I don’t think I knew anything about it until the recent 2021 election campaign.
During the live leader’s debate, many questions were raised about Indigenous rights. The name “Jody Wilson Raybould” was mentioned as an important Indigenous woman who Trudeau had removed from his party.
I immediately began to research what happened, and I discovered that Jody was about to release a book about her experience as an Indigenous woman in Cabinet. I knew I had to read it.
Although I should not be surprised, I am deeply saddened by what transpired during Jody’s time as Minister of Justice and Attorney General. It was eye-opening to read about her experience and treatment by members of her own party, as well as the Prime Minister himself.
I also really connected with her comments about partisan politics being incredibly toxic. I’ve said myself over the years that politicians seem to only care about getting re-elected instead of fighting for real issues. I am so angered every election campaign by the smear campaigns and efforts from each party to prove how “evil” the opposing parties are. Politics is nothing more than a toxic power struggle.
Jody speaks about consensus being an integral part of her culture and Indigenous politics. True and real change can only occur when we are open to hearing from other perspectives and working together as a team to do what is right for the whole community. Change can not happen when we are simply fighting for a particular party to stay in power.
My eyes have been opened after reading this book, and I would highly recommend it to all of my fellow Canadians.
I’ll admit that I was not following politics as closely as I should have been during the 2019 SNC-Lavalin scandal. In fact, I don’t think I knew anything about it until the recent 2021 election campaign.
During the live leader’s debate, many questions were raised about Indigenous rights. The name “Jody Wilson Raybould” was mentioned as an important Indigenous woman who Trudeau had removed from his party.
I immediately began to research what happened, and I discovered that Jody was about to release a book about her experience as an Indigenous woman in Cabinet. I knew I had to read it.
Although I should not be surprised, I am deeply saddened by what transpired during Jody’s time as Minister of Justice and Attorney General. It was eye-opening to read about her experience and treatment by members of her own party, as well as the Prime Minister himself.
I also really connected with her comments about partisan politics being incredibly toxic. I’ve said myself over the years that politicians seem to only care about getting re-elected instead of fighting for real issues. I am so angered every election campaign by the smear campaigns and efforts from each party to prove how “evil” the opposing parties are. Politics is nothing more than a toxic power struggle.
Jody speaks about consensus being an integral part of her culture and Indigenous politics. True and real change can only occur when we are open to hearing from other perspectives and working together as a team to do what is right for the whole community. Change can not happen when we are simply fighting for a particular party to stay in power.
My eyes have been opened after reading this book, and I would highly recommend it to all of my fellow Canadians.