Lot #292: Ford Nation - Two Brothers, One Vision: The True Story of the People's Mayor (2016) by Rob Ford & Doug Ford - Signed by Doug Ford

In Ford Nation, Doug Ford, Rob’s brother and most trusted advisor, shares the true story of the two brothers and the Ford family: from the early days of their parents’ marriage, as Diane and Doug Sr worked tirelessly to get their company, Deco Labels and Tags, off the ground; to the Etobicoke house filled with the Ford children; to Doug Sr’s entry into provincial politics, with Rob and Doug following in his footsteps, to city hall. Ford Nation recounts the triumphs and struggles of Rob and Doug in their own voices—as well as the voices of their mother, Diane, nephew Michael, Rob’s widow, Renata, and daughter, Stephanie—from knocking on doors as new candidates to knocking out opponents in council chamber debates. When Rob was forced to end his campaign to remain mayor of Toronto, Doug didn’t hesitate to jump into the race, and despite his very late start he almost pulled off an upset. Doug shares what life was like for the family during this difficult time, and what it was like in the final hour of Rob’s life, when he succumbed to cancer. Drawing on a number of sources to share Rob’s life in his own words after he became too ill to continue working on the book, Ford Nation captures the entire account of Rob and Doug Ford during these times. Hardcover book. Personal note by Doug Ford inside cover - see photo. Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches. Pickup category timeslot {A}