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I have just finished reading "Country Out of Crisis", a fascinating read. It captures the socio-political ethos of our country brilliantly. I had to stop and remind myself several times that this was a novel. When I finished the last page, I could not help thinking; wouldn't be wonderful if we could raise leaders such as some of the characters in the book.  -  Colleen Henderson

Every thinking and caring Canadian, especially including those in the province of Quebec, should read this book, Country Out of Crisis. It offers a call to sanity, urging citizens to aim high, to reach beyond cultural platitudes and zealotry, to see the big picture for the country that they live in. The book presents, in a fast-paced conversational style, a possible and drastic aftermath of Quebec's implementing a unilateral declaration of independence from Canada. Many will disagree with the details of the plot, but the book does present a plausible, though far-fetched, scenario, which will generate much thinking and discussion. Bruce Ricketts has done Canadians a valuable service by writing such an alarming, accessible, and engaging book. It is an easy read, and the drama builds with tension and excitement. I enjoyed it tremendously and heartily recommend it to everyone. -  William Bezanson