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PublisherECW Press

ISBN-101770411313

ISBN-139781770411319

eBay Product ID (ePID)150569409

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Book TitleGambatte : Generations of Perseverance and Politics, a Memoir

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicPersonal Memoirs, World / Canadian, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Canada / Post-Confederation (1867-), Political, Political Process / Political Parties

IllustratorYes

GenrePolitical Science, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History

AuthorDavid Tsubouchi

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight22.3 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"IQP does not recall any political biography in which the author has so scrupulously identified the staffers who assisted him and credited their work. One will find nothing so generous in works by celebrity politicians. This thoughtful and amiable politician's memoir repays reading." -Inside Queen's Park, "Markhamites, political junkies, York Region residents alike will enjoy the well-paced and fluidly written book. Layered with backstage insight, names and stories about private late-night Ontario Art Gallery tours with The Rolling Stones, Mr. Tsubouchi has, as the translation implies, achieved Gambatte." -- YorkRegion.com, "Markhamites, political junkies, York Region residents alike will enjoy the well-paced and fluidly written book. Layered with backstage insight, names and stories about private late-night Ontario Art Gallery tours with The Rolling Stones, Mr. Tsubouchi has, as the translation implies, achieved Gambatte."-Chris Traber, YorkRegion.com, "Tsubouchi's book is gossipy about politicians, moving when he talks about his Japanese roots - and full of insider details about the Harris government. A must read for anyone who wants the inside scoop on how politics works." -Christina Blizzard, Toronto Sun, "Markhamites, political junkies, York Region residents alike will enjoy the well-paced and fluidly written book. Layered with backstage insight, names and stories about private late-night Ontario Art Gallery tours with The Rolling Stones, Mr. Tsubouchi has, as the translation implies, achieved Gambatte."Chris Traber, YorkRegion.com, "Far from simply a series of acknowledgments, the book is an interesting glimpse into the workings of an intelligent and driven individual, and a behind-the-scenes look at the obtuse realm (read: Twilight Zone) of Ontario provincial politics."-Kent Wilson, Nikkei Voice, "IQP does not recall any political biography in which the author has so scrupulously identified the staffers who assisted him and credited their work. One will find nothing so generous in works by celebrity politicians. This thoughtful and amiable politician's memoir repays reading." Inside Queen's Park, "Tsubouchi's book is gossipy about politicians, moving when he talks about his Japanese roots -- and full of insider details about the Harris government. A must read for anyone who wants the inside scoop on how politics works." -- Toronto Sun, " Gambatte: A Legacy of Common Sense is the first book written by a Harris insider and, more important from its author's point of view, tells the story of his family's appalling treatment at the hands of the Canadian government." -Jim Coyle, Tornoto Star, "Tsubouchi's book is gossipy about politicians, moving when he talks about his Japanese roots and full of insider details about the Harris government. A must read for anyone who wants the inside scoop on how politics works." Christina Blizzard, Toronto Sun, " Gambatte: A Legacy of Common Sense is the first book written by a Harris insider and, more important from its author's point of view, tells the story of his family's appalling treatment at the hands of the Canadian government." Jim Coyle, Tornoto Star, "Far from simply a series of acknowledgments, the book is an interesting glimpse into the workings of an intelligent and driven individual, and a behind-the-scenes look at the obtuse realm (read: Twilight Zone) of Ontario provincial politics."Kent Wilson, Nikkei Voice

Dewey Decimal971.3/04092

SynopsisA revealing memoir from a former Ontario cabinet minister "Gambatte" means do your best and never give up, and that spirit is at the heart of David Tsubouchi's life story. This memoir of the former Ontario cabinet minister begins as his family strives for acceptance amid the imprisonment of Canadians of Japanese descent and the confiscation of their property, possessions, and businesses by the Mackenzie King Liberal government in 1941. Despite growing up on the outside looking in, Tsubouchi never felt disadvantaged because he had a good family and was taught to persevere. Gambatte outlines his unusual career path from actor to dedicated law school student/lumber yard worker to politician. Tsubouchi was the first person of Japanese descent elected in Canada as a municipal politician and, as an MPP, to serve as a cabinet minister. His story also reveals an insider's perspective of Mike Harris's "Common Sense Revolution.", "Gambatte" means do your best and never give up, and that spirit is at the heart of David Tsubouchi's life story. This memoir of the former Ontario cabinet minister begins as his family strives for acceptance amid the imprisonment of Canadians of Japanese descent and the confiscation of their property, possessions, and businesses by the Mackenzie King Liberal government in 1941. Despite growing up on the outside looking in, Tsubouchi never felt disadvantaged because he had a good family and was taught to persevere. Gambatte outlines his unusual career path from actor to dedicated law school student/lumber yard worker to politician. Tsubouchi was the first person of Japanese descent elected in Canada as a municipal politician and, as an MPP, to serve as a cabinet minister. His story also reveals an insider's perspective of Mike Harris's "Common Sense Revolution.", "Gambatte" means do your best and never give up. Tsubouchi's story begins as his family strives for acceptance amid the imprisonment of Canadians of Japanese descent, moving to his time at law school, and as a Cabinet Minister in the Ontario government.