Name: Lois Hole Speaks
Brand: University of Alberta Press (CA)
SKU: 9780888644886
Price: 21.99 GBP
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Lois Hole Speaks

Words that Matter

By (author): Lois Hole, Foreword by: Jim Edwards, PC, Edited by: Mark Lisac

Published by University of Alberta Press (CA)

In Stock

£21.99

Published: 05-May-2008
ISBN: 9780888644886

Paperback
440 Pages
b/w photos

Subjects:
Social & cultural history
Political leaders & leadership
Alberta

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"I have faith in a better future, because I have faith that most human beings want to do the right thing." - Lois Hole In early 2005, Alberta lost one of its greatest treasures--a woman who not only voiced her thoughts, but also acted upon them. Lois Hole was a compassionate being who remained, even as Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, modest and approachable to those inspired by her. This collection of speeches, edited by Mark Lisac, will appeal to everyday Albertans whose lives Lois Hole touched, and particularly to those interested in how this remarkable woman reacted to and affected Alberta's history and political life.

Lois Hole, born in Buchanan, Saskatchewan, was a best-selling author, politician, entrepreneur, and an avid gardener. She was Chancellor of the University of Alberta from 1998 to 2000 and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta from February 10, 2000 until her death in 2005.

Lois Hole, born in Buchanan, Saskatchewan, was a best-selling author, politician, entrepreneur, and an avid gardener. She was Chancellor of the University of Alberta from 1998 to 2000 and Lieutenant Governor of Alberta from February 10, 2000 until her death in 2005. Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Mark Lisac began his journalism career in Saskatchewan. In 1978, he moved to Edmonton, where he has since focused his writing on Alberta politics.

Originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Mark Lisac began his journalism career in Saskatchewan. In 1978, he moved to Edmonton, where he has since focused his writing on Alberta politics.

"Hole had frequent opportunities to exercise her words through numerous books and speeches. Hole spoke about timely issues, personalizing her words to allow her audience to relate to her experiences. Her collected speeches are now in one place, courtesy of the University of Alberta Press, in the collection Lois Hole Speaks. Her writings on gardening and other subjects have already been immortalized on the printed page. It¹s about time the same treatment was given to her notes from her public addresses while in office as lieutenant governor. This is as valuable a book for its inspiration as it is for its insight into one of our most beloved public figures." Scott Hayes, St. Albert Gazette, July 19, 2008

"This compilation of selected speeches, edited by Mark Lisac, is mostly from Hole's time as lieutenant governor, offering some private insight into her public persona. The speeches span almost a decade-from Hole's induction as the University's chancellor in 1998 to just before her death in 2005-but there are certain themes that occur again and again, such as a passion for education and literacy, the arts and community building." Folio, July 18, 2008

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