Tyabji, Coleman and the BC Liberals

“Once the youngest MLA elected in BC, Judi Tyabji (left) has written her fourth title on politics in the province, a bio of Rich Coleman. Listen to her recent interview about the book here.FULL STORY

 

Judi Tyabji on VRR podcast

December 13th, 2024

Author of That’s Rich: the Rise and Fall of the BC Liberals: A Biography of Rich Coleman (FriesenPress $21.49), Judi Tyabji speaks about her book on the Victoria Rumble Room (VRR) podcast, exploring topics relating to BC’s leadership and rattled Canada-US relations.

Tyabji’s book offers an in-depth look at the unpredictable world of British Columbian politics, focusing on the 24-year career of Rich Coleman as a BC Liberal. A polarizing figure, Coleman was praised as a hero by some and condemned as a villain by others, earning nicknames like Wyatt Earp and knuckle-dragger. The truth, as the book argues, is far more complex than the media sound bites and scandal-driven narratives from the past.

Through Coleman’s perspective, readers gain insight into the highs and lows of the BC Liberals’ political journey and the often-overlooked behind-the-scenes efforts that shaped the province. From restructuring institutions to building a new industry in British Columbia, Coleman recounts his view of the critical milestones that unfolded even as public attention was consumed by controversies.

Catch Tyabji’s discussion on the VRR podcast by visiting this link.

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