Love, Hope, Optimism: An informal Portrait of Jack Layton by those who knew him. ed. James L. Turk & Charis Wahl. Toronto: James Lorimer & Co. Ltd. 2012.
The book is a collection of anecdotes and reflections from individuals who knew and worked with Jack. Political bias aside, I found it to be an inspiring book on a human level and will be passing it off to non-Dippers as well as party faithful! So, if you're interested I would highly recommend the book as a first step in the study of Jack Layton the person and Jack Layton the activist/politician.
I believe any proceeds from the book sales go to the Broadbent Institute (maybe I shouldn't mention that!?)
Here's some excerpts from the book printed in the Toronto Star last year.
Cheers,
Jordan
