Dream Interrupted

A mesmerizing blend of memoir and political analysis from renowned journalist Francine Pelletier. From her front-row seat at the province's political and cultural transformation, Francine Pelletier offers a deeply personal reflection on how Quebec shifted over the last fifty years from the inclusive civic nationalism championed by Rene Levesque to the more restrictive, intolerant identity-focused nationalism of Premier Francois Legault. Building on themes from her acclaimed documentary Battle for Quebec's Soul, Pelletier explores how Quebec's progressive ideals have given way to a more conservative ethos, often cloaked in the defense of "e;Quebec values."e; This book exposes what she calls the Quiet Revolution syndrome a collective denial of unwelcome regressions in Quebec's politics and identity. With sharp analysis and intimate storytelling, Pelletier invites readers to rethink what it means to be a "e;good Quebecer"e; in an era of re-emerging ethnic nationalism.