The Best Laid Plans

By Terry Fallis

By Terry Fallis

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The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis
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    About The Best Laid Plans

    WINNER OF CBC CANADA READS

    Here’s the set up: A burnt-out politcal aide quits just before an election–but is forced to run a hopeless campaign on the way out. He makes a deal with a crusty old Scot, Angus McLintock–an engineering professor who will do anything, anything, to avoid teaching English to engineers–to let his name stand in the election. No need to campaign, certain to lose, and so on.

    Then a great scandal blows away his opponent, and to their horror, Angus is elected. He decides to see what good an honest M.P. who doesn’t care about being re-elected can do in Parliament. The results are hilarious–and with chess, a hovercraft, and the love of a good woman thrown in, this very funny book has something for everyone.

    About The Best Laid Plans

    WINNER OF CBC CANADA READS

    Here’s the set up: A burnt-out politcal aide quits just before an election–but is forced to run a hopeless campaign on the way out. He makes a deal with a crusty old Scot, Angus McLintock–an engineering professor who will do anything, anything, to avoid teaching English to engineers–to let his name stand in the election. No need to campaign, certain to lose, and so on.

    Then a great scandal blows away his opponent, and to their horror, Angus is elected. He decides to see what good an honest M.P. who doesn’t care about being re-elected can do in Parliament. The results are hilarious–and with chess, a hovercraft, and the love of a good woman thrown in, this very funny book has something for everyone.

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    Awards

    Canada Reads WINNER 2011

    Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour WINNER 2008

    Praise

    WINNER OF THE STEPHEN LEACOCK MEDAL FOR HUMOUR
    WINNER OF CBC CANADA READS

    “Amusing, enlightening–and Canadian, and it deftly explores the Machiavellian machinations of Ottawa’s political culture.” The Globe and Mail

    “This is a funny book that could only have been written by someone with firsthand knowledge of politics in Canada, including its occasionally absurd side. This is a great read for anyone thinking of running for office, and especially reassuring for those who have decided not to.”  The Hon. Allan Rock, former Justice Minister and Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations

    About Terry Fallis

    A two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, Terry Fallis is the award-winning author of six national bestselling novels, including his latest, One Brother Shy, all published by McClelland & Stewart. The Best Laid Plans was the winner… More about Terry Fallis

    About Terry Fallis

    A two-time winner of the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, Terry Fallis is the award-winning author of six national bestselling novels, including his latest, One Brother Shy, all published by McClelland & Stewart. The Best Laid Plans was the winner… More about Terry Fallis

    Product Details

    Paperback
    Published by Emblem Editions
    Sep 05, 2008 | 352 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 | ISBN 9780771047589

    Ebook
    Published by Emblem Editions
    Mar 26, 2010 | 352 Pages | ISBN 9780771047534

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