Lawton, Andrew

The Freedom Convoy: The Inside Story of Three Weeks That Shook the World

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ISBN 13:
9781989555934
author:
Lawton, Andrew
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Sutherland House
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
208
Dimensions:
22.6 x 15 x 0.3 centimetres (0.4
Genre:
Nonfiction, Politics, Political Process,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 15 working days
£12.65

Description

The Freedom Convoy: A Three-Week Protest That Shook the World In January 2022, a group of Canadian truckers took to the streets to express their frustration with Covid restrictions and vaccine mandates. Their protest, known as the Freedom Convoy, quickly grew into a movement, with hundreds of trucks and thousands of protesters converging on Parliament Hill. The convoy was marked by unconventional events, including bouncy castles, pig roasts, and late-night dance parties, which contrasted with the media's portrayal of it as a hate-filled insurrection. For three weeks, the convoy occupied the nation's capital, drawing attention to the issues that had sparked the protest. This timely and provocative book offers a unique perspective on the event, drawing on the author's own reporting and extensive interviews with key figures involved. The result is a nuanced and balanced account of a pivotal moment in Canadian history. Through its pages, this book sheds light on the complexities of the Freedom Convoy, a protest that defied easy categorization and challenged the way we think about freedom, protest, and the role of government.

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