Plan B: One Man's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

By John Lekich, Michael Harcourt, Mike Harcourt

Book Overview

Mike Harcourt is an exceptional person who has tirelessly dedicated his life to public service and making a difference in the lives of others. His courage, determination and inspiration were evident as he dealt with a potentially devastating spinal cord injury. Plan B is the story of how Mike turned tragedy into triumph to overcome his situation and make the best of it, and in turn inspire many other people with SCI. Mike's story applies to anyone who is faced with a challenge in life and is looking for encouragement along the way. -- Rick Hansen, C.C., O.B.C., President and CEO, Rick Hansen Man In Motion Foundation Mike Harcourt has a zest for life and its challenges that is truly inspiring. Buy this book, share it with a friend, talk about it. If anyone has learned the lesson of ' get on with it' it's Mike. His courage and sense of humour are quite simply awesome -- Bob Rae, Former Premier of Ontario As an adolescent, fellow student and journalist, I've known Mike Harcourt for more than 45 years. He has been unchanging, nothing less than the best of the values I want for my country-- the personification of civility, decency, compassion and a determination to build a better world. Lucky us, that he's been in Canadian public life. Lucky us, that Becky got to him before the tide came in. -- Michael Valpy, The Globe and Mail Mike Harcourt's energy, experience and vision make this book a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of Canada's cities and their citizens. -- Larry Campbell, Mayor of Vancouver

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0470835044
• ISBN13: 9780470835043
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Wiley
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.