FRIENDS, VOTERS, COUNTRYMEN - Brossura

Johnson

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ISBN 10: 0007119143 ISBN 13: 9780007119141

Casa editrice: HarperCollins, 2002

Riassunto

A lively, idiosyncratic, witty look at the heart of our political process by a man who has crossed over from observer to activist, to become one of our newest members of parliament.

Boris Johnson, celebrated for his blonde thatch of hair as well as for his brilliant writing in the newspapers, and much liked for his appearances on television and radio, took notes throughout his period as prospective candidate and the election campaign. The result is a book that is lovely and fascinating, outspoken and funny, and yet raises real questions about the democratic process.

Have you ever wondered about becoming a Member of Parliament? Or why other people do? Or considered what the prospective parliamentary candidates do as they stump around the constituency – making speeches, kissing babies, knocking on front doors, providing newspaper copy? Or what difference it makes to us?

Boris Johnson has been a candidate in two elections. As a journalist, he is used to writing about politicians. Now he is himself being interviewed. So what does it feel like, with the tables turned?

In his own inimitable style, Boris Johnson writes about his views on the role of MPs and what they can achieve today. He comments on life on the stump, and the pleasure (mostly) of meeting voters, on political parties, current issues, and how to persuade people to vote – all interwoven with stories of what happened to him on his way to a meeting...

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Recensione

'Immensely good fun...such an entertaining read.' Daily Mail

'It is very funny...and has, in short, all the idiosyncracies of its author.' Jeremy Paxman, The Spectator

'Mr Johnson has written a lively and engrossing account of his candidacy. Johnson is passionate even about the drudgery of canvassing...extremely funny.' Daily Express

‘Johnson has cracked the art of making politics invigorating.' Daily Telegraph

L'autore

Boris Johnson is a Daily Telegraph columnist and is frequently to be seen on television and heard on the radio. He is the Editor of The Spectator, and the newly elected MP for Henley-on-Thames.

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• Editore: HarperCollins
• Data di pubblicazione: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0007119143
• ISBN 13: 9780007119141
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 274