While I'll admit to greatly admiring Pierre Elliott Trudeau, I did
try to read his Memoirs with an unbaised view. What I found was a
man who, himself, attempted to view his world without bias, to plot
a course of justice, equality and dynamism that has, in fact,
shaped the very foundation of what it means to be Canadian.
His memoire is written in a very casual, conversational tone. You
can almost hear him speaking. As such it's also a remarkable
insight into the man, who, I believe, was not the arrogant tyrant
some extreme right-wing individuals have believed, but rather a man
of high intellect and ideals, somewhat self-effacing, who honestly
didn't understand when other people could not see the justice and
logic of a plan of action.
I believe this book should be a foundation piece in every personal
and public library. Highly recommended.