Biography & Autobiography Political
Creative Dissent: A Politician's Struggle for Peace
A Politician's Struggle for Peace
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9782896460298
- Publish Date
- Sep 2008
- List Price
- $37.95
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A political autobiography that explores the tensions of balancing a public life with a life of faith.
Featuring a compelling introduction from the Right Honourable Joe Clark, Creative Dissent recounts Douglas Roche’s personal life story. Roche is one of those rare Canadians who has served his country as a member of parliament, a member of the senate and as an ambassador, living his life in a very public arena. Over the past 30 years he has emerged as one of the world’s most passionate advocates for nuclear disarmament, travelling around the globe speaking to politicians and the general public alike.
Throughout the book we see how Roche managed to find a balance between his public role and the personal world of a family man of deep faith. This is an inspiring book about the struggle to maintain an authentic commitment to faith and meaning, even as the world seems to edge closer to the brink of destruction.
About the author
DOUGALS ROCHE was elected to Canadian Parliament four times, serving from 1972 to 1984 and specializing in the subjects of development and disarmament. He holds six honorary doctorates. Canada's Ambassador for Disramament from 1984 to 1989, he was elected Chairman of the United Nations Disarmament Committee, the main UN body dealing with political and security issues, at the 43rd General Assembly in 1988.
He was appointed to the Senate of Canada in 1988. He is an Officer of the Order of Canada, former Chairman of Canadian Pugwash and Chairman of the Middle Powers Initiative, a network of eight international non-governmental organizations specializing in nuclear disarmament. In 1995, he received the United Nations Association's Medal of Honour and the Papal Medal for his service on disarmament and security matters. In 2000, he received the Pomerance Award for work at the United Nations on nuclear disarmament.
Roche is the author of seventeen books, including The Human Right to Peace (Novalis, 2003), Global Conscience (Novalis, 2007), and Creative Dissent (Novalis, 2008).
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