This is a book about everyday Nova Scotains who have had an extraordinary impact on the province. Stephen Kimber profiles the lives, the drives and the passions fo contemporary individuals who have had an impact on the history of Nova Scotia. Meet the urban leader who almost brought down a premier, the popular radio personality who went to jail for trafficking cocaine, the wealthy woman who''s found her future helping heirs come to terms with their riches, the Black woman whose reluctant decision to head up a citizen''s committee changed a community - and her life. and many more fascinating people. Stephen Kimber is an award-winning journalist, editor and broadcaster. He is the past Director of the School of Journalism at the University of King''s College. He lives in Halifax.