Gambatte: Generations of Perseverance and Politics, A Memoir (Inscribed Copy)

Tsubouchi, David

ISBN 10: 1770411313 / ISBN 13: 9781770411319

Published by ECW Press, 2013

About this Item

About the book: Hardcover with jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Inscribed by author to York University Chancellor, Mandouh Shoukri. Book is in fine condition. Jacket is in very good condition. Damage to front jacket near lower spine. Additional photos available upon request.

Seller Inventory # 002273

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gambatte: Generations of Perseverance and Politics, A Memoir (Inscribed Copy)
• Publisher: ECW Press
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1770411313
• ISBN 13: 9781770411319
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Signed/Autographed
  • Biography & Memoir

About this title

Synopsis

"Gambatte" means do your best and never give up, and that spirit is at the heart of David Tsubouchi's life story. This memoir of the former Ontario cabinet minister begins as his family strives for acceptance amid the imprisonment of Canadians of Japanese descent and the confiscation of their property, possessions, and businesses by the Mackenzie King Liberal government in 1941. Despite growing up on the outside looking in, Tsubouchi never felt disadvantaged because he had a good family and was taught to persevere. Gambatte outlines his unusual career path from actor to dedicated law school student/lumber yard worker to politician. Tsubouchi was the first person of Japanese descent elected in Canada as a municipal politician and, as an MPP, to serve as a cabinet minister. His story also reveals an insider's perspective of Mike Harris's "Common Sense Revolution."

About the Author

David Tsubouchi is a partner in the law firm Fogler, Rubinoff LLP; a member of the board of governors for Seneca College; and an honorary consul in Toronto for the Mongolian People's Republic. He is a former member of provincial parliament for Markham and has held several cabinet posts in the Ontario legislature, including the chair of management board and the minister of culture. He lives in Toronto.