The Way It Works

NATIONAL BESTSELLER
FINALIST FOR THE SHAUGHNESSY COHEN PRIZE FOR POLITICAL WRITING

“Engaging—part tutorial, part memoir, and the hottest Canadian political book on the fall list so far. . . . The real essence of the book, peppered with opinion and anecdotes—some quite surprising and entertaining—is offering a view of the inside, as promised.”
—Edmonton Journal

“Here is a splendid manual on the art of politics and the art of government from a very discreet Machiavellian manager. . . . A fascinating and valuable account of Chrétien’s rise to power and his uses of it. The author’s conclusions arise from a lifetime of personal experience and first-hand observation.”
—Globe and Mail

“Goldenberg doesn’t disappoint. Part political science textbook, part memoir, The Way It Works is a fascinating and sometimes brutally honest look at the way the federal government really operates. . . . Sprinkled throughout are anecdotes that take the reader into the corridors of power and provide new insight into events like the 1996 Quebec referendum on sovereignty, the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and Canada’s decision not to participate in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. . . . The Way It Works is a must-read for political junkies, students of history or anyone who aspires to government. However, it’s also a good read for average Canadians who just want to get a better idea of the way their government really works.”
—Montreal Gazette

“An elegant primer on government, politics, and politicians.”
—Literary Review of Canada

“The buzz book du jour for political junkies.”
—Vancouver Sun