Dangerous Memory: Coming of Age in the Decade of Greed

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Dangerous Memory: Coming of Age in the Decade of Greed

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Overall rating: 4.0 / 5 from 2 reviews.

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The 1980’s, unseen history.

"Excellent review of the 80’ and the often unseen ‘punk rock’ scene. History does indeed instruct."

Ted S. (3/5)

Dangerous Memory: Coming of Age in the Decade of Greed

"Charlie Angus clearly outlines the direct correlation between the political events of the 1980's and our current precarious world."

SSSS (5/5)

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  • Published date: Oct 29, 2024
  • Language: English
  • No. of Pages: 320
  • Publisher: House Of Anansi Press Inc
  • ISBN: 9781487012885
  • Dimensions: 5.5" W x 1.0" L x 8.5" H

"An extraordinary read from a true Canadian original." —Naomi Klein, author of Doppelganger and The Shock Doctrine

Dangerous Memory is a vivid, rapid-fire account of a pivotal period in our collective history.” —John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather

Dangerous Memory is a fierce, exhilarating corrective to nostalgia—and to despair.” —Mark Abley, author of Strange Bewildering Time

“Heartfelt and detailed, a book worthy of the Canadian music pantheon.” —Dave Bidini, author of On a Cold Road and Midnight Light

“You can’t tell Toronto’s story without understanding the Toronto that shaped Charlie Angus, the punk rock politician.” —Toronto Mike podcast

Dangerous Memory takes readers on a vivid, rollicking journey.” —Stephen Maher, author of The Prince

“Charlie Angus has long been a rare voice speaking truth to power.” —Linda McQuaig, author and journalist

“After reading this genuine and powerful memoir, I now have a better idea of what made Charlie Angus such a tireless and inspiring leader.” —Jim Stanford, economist and director, Centre for Future Work

Dangerous Memory is a timely and useful cure for sociopolitical amnesia as we march into the great unknown.” —Paul Myers, author of The Kids in the Hall: One Dumb Guy

“Part memoir, part historical poke in the eye, Dangerous Memory is a roller coaster ride through the decade that left the world in the precarious state it is today.” —Ralph Benmergui, author of I Thought He Was Dead

“An engaging account of the tumultuous 1980s — a decade marked by Reaganomics, anti-nuclear protests, AIDS and the glorification of greed, among other things … A very readable personal memoir of the author’s remarkable young adult years.” — Winnipeg Free Press

“A must-read for any disillusioned Canadian.” —Quebec Library Association

“Just the book we need right now.” —World Changing Kids

“More than a mere history book.” — Sask Today 

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