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OverviewGeorge -Bud- Sinner was the governor of North Dakota from 1984 to1992, one of the most difficult periods in North Dakota history. Sinner became governor during a time of crisis on the northern Great Plains: the traditional problems of outmigration and uncertain commodity prices were dramatically worsened by a protracted drought, weak tax revenues, high interest rates, and one of the greatest farm foreclosure crises in American history.Written in Sinner's warm, approachable style, his memoirs touch upon the serious, the hilarious, and the heartbreaking. This is the story of a Catholic farm boy who studied for the priesthood but discovered that his true vocation was public service. Turning Points exhibits Bud Sinner's characteristic outspokenness about life and power, friendship and faith, agriculture and community, public affairs and personal ethics. Full Product DetailsAuthor: George A Sinner , Bob Jansen , Clay S JenkinsonPublisher: Dakota Institute Imprint: Dakota Institute Dimensions: Width: 15.70cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.748kg ISBN: 9780982559741ISBN 10: 0982559747 Pages: 359 Publication Date: 15 January 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsPRAIRIE ROSES: To former North Dakota Gov. George -Bud- Sinner for rolling out his memoir, -Turning Point,- at several events in Fargo last week. The first-person account (which was titled by his wife, Jane) of his years in public service was written in concert with his former press secretary, Bob Jansen. The book is heavy on the governor's recollections, stories and even an embellishment or two, which is permitted in memoirs. It's an insightful and personal remembrance of life in the governor's office and life in the political spotlight. Sinner's sometimes irreverent wit and the questions he leaves unanswered make for an intriguing read. Students of the state's history will find the book a valuable addition to the record. <p>PRAIRIE ROSES: To former North Dakota Gov. George Bud Sinner for rolling out his memoir, Turning Point, at several events in Fargo last week. The first-person account (which was titled by his wife, Jane) of his years in public service was written in concert with his former press secretary, Bob Jansen. The book is heavy on the governor's recollections, stories and even an embellishment or two, which is permitted in memoirs. It's an insightful and personal remembrance of life in the governor's office and life in the political spotlight. Sinner's sometimes irreverent wit and the questions he leaves unanswered make for an intriguing read. Students of the state's history will find the book a valuable addition to the record.<br> Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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