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The Co-op Revolution - Reviews
Co-op Radio: I was nervous about being interviewed for Co-op Radio’s show
Each for All, but it turned out just fine thanks to the easy manner of host Robin
Puga. CCEC Credit Union and the BC Co-operative Association have also
been supportive and have posted information on their websites and blogs.
I’m happy with the feedback I’m getting from readers. Here’s a sample of
selected quotes:
“I could hardly put it down! Not often one says that about a non-fiction story,
but I was drawn in to your co-op world. I didn’t feel like a reader, I felt like I was
a part of the group – you wrote to me, with me, not at me.” -Vera Enshaw
“I just finished reading your book, Jan, and enjoyed it very much. You have done
a terrific job of a fascinating, messy time in our lives. …Thank you for making
the effort to recapture that. -Alex Berland
“Great job -- I really enjoyed it. You have done a strong combination of history
and analysis. It is great to have both the thoughtful record and the even more
thoughtful insights.” – Will Mitchell
“This wasn’t an easy story to tell and I applaud Jan DeGrass for having the
courage to tell it.” – Ormsby Review
“DeGrass sketches in the history of co-ops in Canada and around the world and
provides a charming memory piece about an important moment in Vancouver
history. Buy this book… enjoy it and, in the best spirit of co-operative ventures,
pass it along to the foodies and political activists in your circle. Bon appetit!”
Tom Sandborn, Vancouver Sun
“The book, including many photographs from the time, is as much a touching
memoir as it is an informative historical text, and is well-told in the graceful
style that DeGrass’s readers enjoyed during her 17 years as arts and
entertainment writer for Coast Reporter. –Rik Jespersen, Coast Reporter
The Co-op
Revolution
- Written by Jan DeGrass
Price: $24.95 + $5 (shipping)
ISBN: 978-1-926763-24-8
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Winter of Siege - Reviews
Shared from Coast Reporter: Sunshine Coast Books: Hope glimmers in
winter's tale of siege-bound city
From the Miramichi Reader. This link takes you to the comments section
but if you scroll up you can see the review. -Jan Click here.
“I found it courageous of you to attempt to publish this subject matter at
this time, as unfortunately it seems many publishers nowadays conflate the
present Russian regime with the broader context of that country’s rich
culture and history. So, you are to be commended.
You mentioned wanting to honor the thousands of Russians who died
during the siege. Having just finished the Winter of Siege and finding the
story of Anna searching for her mother poignant and convincing, I feel you
have done those Leningraders proud.” -Rosanna Stall
“My real reason for writing is to say how much I enjoyed the Winter of Siege.
I was engaged from beginning to end. Anna was so real, and so human and
you depicted the Leningrad winter so well, I was actually cold when I was
reading.” -Rosella Leslie
“It is a terrific read and I am so honoured to have the copy you autographed.
You are a marvellous writer.” - Maureen Foss
Winter Of Siege
- Written by Jan DeGrass
ISBN: 978-0-9952778-3-0
$20.00 CAD plus $15 shipping in
Canada
($17.50 U.S.) plus shipping
TBD