20 episodes
The Best Laid Plans Terry Fallis
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4.8 • 11 Ratings
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In this podiobook: "The Best Laid Plans" is a satirical novel of Canadian politics written by Terry Fallis. It recounts the unlikely and amusing alliance between a 30-something burnt out, jaded political staffer, and an older, cantankerous, engineering professor. Driven by a federal election and the life of the resulting minority conservative government, the novel moves between the small town of Cumberland, Ontario on the shores of the Ottawa River, and the nation's capital. While the characters and their exploits are often comical, serious ideas on politics and democracy underlie the fun. For more information on the novel and author, visit www.terryfallis.com.
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Chapter 19 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: A massive snow storm brings Ottawa to its knees. The Government House Leader pulls a fast one and the call goes forth for MPs to brave the storm and make it to the House for the mini-budget vote. Angus and Andre Fontaine share a wild ride to Parliame
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Chapter 18 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: Environment Canada and the media pay a visit to Ottawa River Aggregate Inc. Reaction to the mini-budget rolls in as debate rages in the House of Commons. Angus and Daniel confront UFDs (unidentified flying doughnuts). Daniel and Linsday tour the Nati
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Chapter 17 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: The government takes an unexpected hard right turn. Angus crosses swords with the Speaker and the Sergeant at Arms. Daniel and Angus take a troubling look inside Ottawa River Aggregate Inc. Angus and Daniel meet with the workers. Angus writes in his
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Chapter 16 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: Daniel dines with Lindsay and Muriel (and closes a chapter in his life); Muriel visits the House of Commons; Angus attends his first hostile sod-turning (and returns fire); Daniel and Angus have fun with a slick American branch plant executive; Angus
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Chapter 15 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: Daniel drives Lindsay home the morning after the night before. Angus and Daniel spend a quiet day in Cumberland and then in the evening, Angus is feted at an Engineering Society dinner. The economy drops like a stone forcing the government's hand.
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Chapter 14 - The Best Laid Plans
-In this episode: Daniel is late for an important meeting leaving Angus to go it alone. Angus defies the Leader and caucus. Angus closes the Sanderson Shoe deal. The House votes on the Throne Speech. Daniel dines with Lindsay and then some. Angus writes in his diary.
Customer Reviews
entertaining and funny listen
Don't worry if you don't like politics. There are hilarious characters with a capital CH in here. Eccentric, colourful, and complete. The story has history, Canadian culture, setting, 2 love stories, and at least three story lines interwoven. I ignored most of the political thread and still loved the story. Some of the politics was soft and colourful enough that I did pay attention and even remember some.
I laughed out loud in public.
When the last chapter played, I quickly downloaded his other 2 books: The High Road, and Up and Down. Terry Fallis is my #1 recommendation this summer - and xmas shopping is going to be easy: everyone gets a Fallis, this year.
PS The quality of the reading and production is great.
Book lover!
We chose this book during our book club meeting at my job. When I first heard what book we were going to read I was a bit down since a book abouy politics is not the first choice I would have made. After reading this book continually for the past week and listening to it on iTunes during work time (shhhh) I absolutely love the wittiness of it and have to try not to laugh whole at work. Can't wait to read/listen to the next one
A must read (listen)
After this book was chosen as a CBC Canada Reads book, I couldn't wait to read it. I'm not only enjoying the audiobook format, but I'm sure I get a lot of stares at the gym and on the street at my sudden outbursts of laughter. Besides being an outstanding author, Terry Fallis is an excellent narrator and I love listening to a book narrated by the author himself. Thank you for making your book available on iTunes - I look forward to a new chapter every day !