Crazy Town

The Rob Ford Story

Biography & Memoir, Political
Cover of the book Crazy Town by Robyn Doolittle, Penguin Canada
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robyn Doolittle ISBN: 9780143191346
Publisher: Penguin Canada Publication: February 4, 2014
Imprint: Penguin Canada Language: English
Author: Robyn Doolittle
ISBN: 9780143191346
Publisher: Penguin Canada
Publication: February 4, 2014
Imprint: Penguin Canada
Language: English

His drug and alcohol-fuelled antics made world headlines and engulfed a city in unprecedented controversy. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s personal and political troubles have occupied centre stage in North America’s fourth largest city since news broke that men involved in the drug trade were selling a videotape of Ford appearing to smoke crack cocaine.

Toronto Star reporter Robyn Doolittle was one of three journalists to view the video and report on its contents in May 2013. Her dogged pursuit of the story has uncovered disturbing details about the mayor’s past and embroiled the Toronto police, city councilors, and ordinary citizens in a raucous debate about the future of the city.

Even before those explosive events, Ford was a divisive figure. A populist and successful city councillor, he was an underdog to become mayor in 2010.  His politics and mercurial nature have split the amalgamated city in two. But there is far more to the story. The Fords have a long, unhappy history of substance abuse and criminal behavior. Despite their troubles, they are also one of the most ambitious families in Canada. Those close to the Fords say they often compare themselves to the Kennedys and believe they were born to lead. Regardless of whether the mayor survives the scandal, the Ford name is on the ballot in the mayoralty election of 2014. 

Fast-paced and insightful, Crazy Town is a page-turning portrait of a troubled man, a formidable family and a city caught in an jaw-dropping scandal. 

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

His drug and alcohol-fuelled antics made world headlines and engulfed a city in unprecedented controversy. Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s personal and political troubles have occupied centre stage in North America’s fourth largest city since news broke that men involved in the drug trade were selling a videotape of Ford appearing to smoke crack cocaine.

Toronto Star reporter Robyn Doolittle was one of three journalists to view the video and report on its contents in May 2013. Her dogged pursuit of the story has uncovered disturbing details about the mayor’s past and embroiled the Toronto police, city councilors, and ordinary citizens in a raucous debate about the future of the city.

Even before those explosive events, Ford was a divisive figure. A populist and successful city councillor, he was an underdog to become mayor in 2010.  His politics and mercurial nature have split the amalgamated city in two. But there is far more to the story. The Fords have a long, unhappy history of substance abuse and criminal behavior. Despite their troubles, they are also one of the most ambitious families in Canada. Those close to the Fords say they often compare themselves to the Kennedys and believe they were born to lead. Regardless of whether the mayor survives the scandal, the Ford name is on the ballot in the mayoralty election of 2014. 

Fast-paced and insightful, Crazy Town is a page-turning portrait of a troubled man, a formidable family and a city caught in an jaw-dropping scandal. 

More books from Penguin Canada

Cover of the book The Last Rain by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book The Greenhouse Cookbook by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book The Guy on the Left by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book Fight to the Finish by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book Pale Indian by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book House of Illusions by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book Lord Of The Two Lands #1 The Hippopotamus Marsh by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book Quinn by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book Room for All of Us by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book The Beaverton Presents Glorious and/or Free by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book I'll Seize the Day Tomorrow by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book Bobby by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book Eat Street by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book Northern Dancer by Robyn Doolittle
Cover of the book The New Retirement by Robyn Doolittle
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy