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Lois Hole Speaks
Mark Lisac
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Description for Lois Hole Speaks
Paperback. These speeches exemplify how this remarkable woman affected Alberta's history and social policy. Editor(s): Lisac, Mark. Series: University of Alberta Centennial Series. Num Pages: 440 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBCL; 3JJ; DNF; HBJK; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 29. Weight in Grams: 612.
"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 ... Read more
"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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Alberta Press Canada
Number of pages
389
Condition
New
Series
University of Alberta Centennial Series
Number of Pages
440
Place of Publication
, Canada
ISBN
9780888644886
SKU
V9780888644886
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About Mark Lisac
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, ... Read more
Reviews for Lois Hole Speaks
#7 on The Edmonton Journal's Top Ten Bestsellers List #5 on The Edmonton Journal's Bestsellers List "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 ... Read more