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November 26 , 2009
Vol. 9, No.9

John English Launches Volume Two of His Trudeau Biography

Over 200 guests joined History Professor / Executive Director of CIGI, John English, and University President, David Johnston, at FED Hall on November 11 for Waterloo’s official book launch for volume two of English’s Trudeau biography entitled "Just Watch Me: The Life of Pierre Elliott Trudeau, 1968-2000.”

Trudeau book launch

Jointly hosted by the University (Library, BookStore, and the Faculty of Arts) and Canadian International Council, the event was moderated by President Johnston, during which English touched on some of the major topics developed in his book.

Just Watch Me book coverThis second volume is already receiving excellent reviews and was described recently in the Toronto Star as a rich biography that “will more than satisfy the casual reader... as well as the student looking for a comprehensive account of [Trudeau’s] remarkable years as prime minister.”

Interested in reading the book? Place a hold on one of the Library's copies or buy your own copy at the BookStore.

For more information, contact:


Manager, Library Communications and Development
Ext. 36019

, Communications and Liaison Librarian
, Co-ordinator, Library Communications and Web Management
, Assistant, Library Communications and Web Development

November 26, 2009