"And Bill Fatsis? What struck me most was the personal resilience he showed . . . Resilience is in the nature of a country of immigrants and opportunity . . . Of course, Bill Fatsis' story is personal. All our stories are. But they also shine a light on the community, and communities, we come from, and it is good that he is sharing his resilient experience with the rest of us."
The Right Honourable Joe Clark,
Prime Minister of Canada (1979-1980)
"I commend his memoir to all those who seek to gain an understanding and appreciation of the path that so many, both before and after Bill, have walked. It contributes enormously to a feeling of appreciation for our remarkable nation."
Hon. Roy McMurtry,
Ontario Attorney General (1978-1982), Chief Justice Ontario Court of Appeal (1996-2007)
"Bill Fatsis and his family have faced adversity that would seem incredible to most people, surviving life and death situations . . . His personal story is one that I encouraged him to share. The lesson that it teaches is that it is possible to aspire and achieve if you are willing to work hard with integrity and have faith in yourself."
Hon. David Tsubouchi
Ontario Solicitor General & Chair Management Board of Cabinet (1999)
