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Terry Fallis

Terry Fallis is a Canadian author celebrated for his humorous and insightful novels. Known for his debut, "The Best Laid Plans," which won the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, he often explores themes of politics and human nature with wit and charm. A former political strategist, Fallis brings authenticity to his storytelling, engaging readers with relatable characters and clever narratives. His works have earned him a dedicated following and critical acclaim.

Book summaries for books written by Terry Fallis

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Politics is a contact sport, and the only rule is win.

Terry Fallis

politicscompetition

I’ve never understood the appeal of a democracy where the majority gets to decide everything.

Terry Fallis

democracymajority rule

To thine own self be true, Hamlet. It’s good advice, but it’s a hell of a lot easier to say than do.

Terry Fallis

self-awarenessintegrity

Most people are just trying to do the best they can, given their circumstances.

Terry Fallis

compassionunderstanding

There’s a fine line between being principled and being pigheaded.

Terry Fallis

principlesstubbornness

Nothing good ever comes from keeping secrets.

Terry Fallis

secretstransparency

Sometimes the right thing to do is not the easiest thing to do.

Terry Fallis

moralitydifficulty

When you’re in politics, even your best friends are your enemies.

Terry Fallis

friendshippolitics

You can’t run the government like a business. People aren’t widgets.

Terry Fallis

governmentmanagement

There’s a difference between being confident and being arrogant.

Terry Fallis

confidencearrogance

Power has a way of corrupting even the best of intentions.

Terry Fallis

powercorruption

When you’re in the public eye, your private life is no longer private.

Terry Fallis

public lifeprivacy