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Canada and Other Matters of Opinion
by
Rex Murphy
A cornucopia of comment from Canada’s most opinionated man — a man seen, read, and listened to by millions of Canadians each week.
Canada’s most distinctive commentator presents his fearless and thought-provoking views on a head-spinning range of subjects, from Dr. Johnson’s greatness to Bono’s gratingness, from doubts about Obama to utter belief in Don Cherry, from Aleksan...more
Canada’s most distinctive commentator presents his fearless and thought-provoking views on a head-spinning range of subjects, from Dr. Johnson’s greatness to Bono’s gratingness, from doubts about Obama to utter belief in Don Cherry, from Aleksan...more
Hardcover, 352 pages
Published
October 6th 2009
by Doubleday Canada
(first published 2009)
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If you've ever heard Rex Murphy speak, this collection of his newspaper columns and TV commentaries evokes his voice, in terms of rhythm and tone, very well. Aside from a few glowing book reviews, this collection is mostly rants about how stupid the world is - politicians, voters, celebrities, those who pay attention to celebrities, the media. No one is safe. Rex has a a wonderful way with words, but I found this book was best taken in small doses, a few essays at a time. The generally negat...more
There is a word for Rex Murphy. Curmudgeon. Although he loves to point out that the emperor is not wearing any clothes, his age means that he is not the wide eyes boy, no matter how much he would like to pretend. You could also use the word smart to describe Murphy. His vocabulary alone would grant him entrance into the halls of academe. So when he turns a scathing eye on the world around him, he does not mince words in any way, shape or form.
This book is a collections of his collumns and o...more
This book is a collections of his collumns and o...more
I found his writings on "Celebrity" then "Cartoon Crisis" and "The Pleasures of Smoking" as most worthy of being read. He overuses the dash--an anoying habit since most of what's contained in those spaces is another idea altogether--yet I still think the words flow well enough.
Rex Murphy is a talented ranter. A bit cantankerous, but always amusing. He has made Canada and Canadian culture a little less inscrutable for this new resident.
Rex is an absolute 100% national treasure.
Although Rex's political commentary in this book is outdated now by a couple of years, an election, and the death of Jack Layton, it's still kind of interesting to read. His sardonic humour can sometimes make you laugh out loud and at other times just be annoying, but he does have a way with words. And at least he comes from Newfoundland, not Ontario!
Always love to read Mr. Murphy's prose whether or not I agree with his point of view.
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Rex Murphy was born and raised near St. John's, Newfoundland, where he graduated from Memorial University. In 1968, he went to Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. Afterwards, returning to Newfoundland, he soon established himself as a quick-witted and accomplished writer, broadcaster and teacher.
Rex Murphy's primary interest is in language and English literature, but he also has a ...more
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