A shrewd politician, René Lévesque made Quebec separatism a reality. The Parti Québécois thrived because of his passion, integrity, and considerable charm. It has been said that when he spoke to someone, he gave the feeling that he or she was the most important person in the world. In an era when some preferred to use firebombs to get their point across, Lévesque wanted Quebeckers to vote on separation. But in May 1980, the people of Quebec voted a resounding "no." For Lévesque, it was the end of a dream.
Contents
Prologue
Chapter 1: Frolicking between Forest and Coast
Chapter 2: Lévesque in Uniform
Chapter 3: Radio-Canada's Rising Star
Chapter 4: The Nationalization Hero
Chapter 5: Birth of a Separatist
Chapter 6: Growing Pains
Chapter 7: The PQ — A Serious Political Contender
Chapter 8: Premier René Lévesque
Chapter 9: Reshaping Quebec Society
Chapter 10: The End of a Dream
Megan Durnford is a freelance writer based in Montreal. Her articles have been published in magazines and newspapers across the country. For more than a decade, Megan has also worked on multimedia projects about scientific and historical topics.
