The List: Reading Suggestions For You
BC CCF & NDP
A Long Way to Paradise
Robert McDonaldUBC Press, 2021 The late Robert McDonald’s book is refresher on B.C. politics.
A Matter of Confidence
Rob Shaw & Richard ZussmanHeritage House, 2018A look at the downfall of the Christy Clark government and the coming to power of John Horgan and the NDP.
A Very Political Family
Vera KristiansenTrafford, 2007The lives and times of NDP activist Vera Kristiansen and her NDP MP Kootenay West husband Lyle.
The Art of the Impossible:Dave Barrett and the NDP in Power, 1972-75
Rod Mickleburgh & Geoff MeggsHarbour Publishing, 2012An engaging and close look at the first NDP government in B.C.
Alex in Wonderland
Alex MacDonaldNew Star, 1993A look at politics from the long-time NDP MLA Vancouver East and former Attorney-General.
Barrett: A Passionate Political Life
Dave Barrett w/ William MillerDouglas & McIntyre, 1995Dave Barrett writes candidly about his time in politics.
Being Brown: A very public life
Rosemary BrownRandom House, 1989Engaging autobiography from the long-time MLA for Vancouver-Burrard and Burnaby-Edmonds.
The Compassionate Rebel
Dorothy StevesJJ Douglas, 1977The story of Burnaby CCF MLA and icon, Ernie Winch, and the growth of socialism in Western Canada.
Fantasy Government
Stan PerskyNew Star, 1989A look at the Bill Vander Zalm government as only Stan Persky could do.
Grace MacInnis
Ann FarrellFitzhenry & Whiteside, 1994A compelling book on Grace MacInnis, MLA, MP, and legend in B.C. politics.
Federal CCF & NDP
Agrarian Socialism
Seymour Martin LipsetU of California Press, 2021The CCF in Saskatchewan: A study in political sociology.
The Anatomy of a Party
Walter YoungU of Toronto Press, 1969The story of the national CCF, 1932-1961.
Ed Broadbent: The pursuit of power
Judy SteedViking, 1988This insightful biography, examines the influences and experiences that have shaped the man.
A Prophet in Politics
Kenneth McNaughtU of Toronto Press, reprinted 2017A biography of J.S. Woodsworth.
The New Democrats, 1961-1986
Desmond MortonCOPP, Clark, Pitman Ltd, 1986All about the politics of change… in a great era.
Building the Orange Wave
Brad Lavigne (forward by Olivia Chow)Douglas & MacIntyre, 2013The inside story behind the historic rise of Jack Layton and the NDP.
Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands
Lynn GidluckLorimer & Co, 2012A story of the idealistic Canadians who built the NDP.
Tommy Douglas
Vincent LamPenguin, 2011Award-winning novelist and medical doctor Vincent Lam brings special insight to his portrait of Douglas.
Unfinished Journey: The Lewis Family
Cameron SmithSummerhill Press, 1989The story of this amazing family that helped build the CCF and NDP.
Working People
Desmond MortonMcGill-Queen’s University Press, 2007An illustrated history of the Canadian labour movement.