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Collected in this volume are selections from addresses by His Excellency, General Georges P. Vanier, one of the most eminent public figures of Canada. His broad interests and deep involvement in all aspects of Canadian life are reflected in these speeches. A life-long concern with the importance of the family is evident in his opening talk at the Canadian Conference on the Family in 1964: "...the best and surest way of developing generous and idealistic hearts, of giving the community men and women who are well-balanced and conscious of their responsibilities to their country, is to protect the family, for the family...is capable of giving to the universe the human beings who are prepared to...
This account of a spiritual pilgrimage is remarkable for its restraint. The son of one who had undertaken important responsibilities in the service of his country, and who had been granted its highest honour, might well have used his own remarkable gifts of expression to portray his father's virtues and abilities. He does not do so. Instead, he gives us here vignettes of the impressions General Vanier made on others, some insights into his inner struggles as shown in private jottings, and leads us to see what became the ruling passion of his life, namely to work 'that God's will may be done'.
Collected in this volume are selections from addresses by His Excellency, General Georges P. Vanier, one of the most eminent public figures of Canada. His broad interests and deep involvement in all aspects of Canadian life are reflected in these speeches.
A fascinating showcase of Canada's leadership heritage, told in a series of vivid portraits drawn by one of our most renowned interpreters of historical personalities. This essential reference offers a unique look at 21 Prime Ministers, 26 Governors General, and 36 Fathers of Confederation.
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