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Michael LaPointe

Michael LaPointe edits Tyee Books. You can reach him here.

Stories by Michael LaPointe

books

The Opium Wars, Revisited

'Sea of Poppies' author Amitav Ghosh on narcotics, Bibles, global trade, and military might.

By Michael LaPointe, 12 Nov 2008

books

Patrick Lane's Violent Memory

The author of 'Red Dog, Red Dog' on bloody mayhem, denial and how the Okanagan used to be.

By Michael LaPointe, 7 Oct 2008

opinion

Axe the Penny and the Twenty

They've bullied our wallets for too long. I'm calling for a coup.

By Michael LaPointe, 23 Jul 2008

books

'The Order of Good Cheer'

Novelist Bill Gaston on rewriting history, burning your books, and why Prince Rupert is depressing.

By Michael LaPointe, 7 Jul 2008

books

Vegans and Meat Lovers: Truce?

Four new food books blur the dinner party divide.

By Michael LaPointe, 23 Jun 2008

In Search of an Aboriginal Future

Author Marie Wadden on suicides, solutions, Harper's apology and more.

By Michael LaPointe, 26 May 2008

books

Mel Hurtig, Tough Love Patriot

The author of 'The Truth about Canada' on damning stats, deluded pride, foreign control, and more.

By Michael LaPointe, 14 May 2008

life

Help! IM Addicted

Instant messaging my cyber-friends is no substitute for real relationships. I'm unplugging.

By Michael LaPointe, 21 Jul 2004