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Léa Roback: Quebec Social Justice Activist
186 pages, Paperback
Published June 24, 2025
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May 12, 2026
Her ability to embrace love within her social and political movement work not only nourished her own activism, it also sustained the lifelong activism of others, like the union stewards in the factories that Auntie Léa helped to unionize.
Sharing her love of reading with journalist Susan Schwartz, Auntie Léa stated, “The moment you stop using your brain, you stop living.”
Fantastic biography of an inspiring activist. Léa's activism spans her life and across a wide range of topics - such as family, language, politics, labour, women's rights. Tara Goldstein highlights how Léa's dedication and love for everyone fuelled her activism and drive for justice well. There is lots to learn from these stories of Léa's life that I hope young activists will be inspired by.
Sharing her love of reading with journalist Susan Schwartz, Auntie Léa stated, “The moment you stop using your brain, you stop living.”
Fantastic biography of an inspiring activist. Léa's activism spans her life and across a wide range of topics - such as family, language, politics, labour, women's rights. Tara Goldstein highlights how Léa's dedication and love for everyone fuelled her activism and drive for justice well. There is lots to learn from these stories of Léa's life that I hope young activists will be inspired by.
November 13, 2025
I loved this compact and very readable history of Lèa Roback. My favorite part was the (very touching) conclusion. We (like Lèa’s great niece Tara Goldstein, author of the book), could all learn some wonderful lessons from Lèa:
“I hope this biography of Lea Roback’s activist life of community love and care inspires you to keep marching in whatever way (or cause) you think is needed.” - Tara Goldstein.
“I hope this biography of Lea Roback’s activist life of community love and care inspires you to keep marching in whatever way (or cause) you think is needed.” - Tara Goldstein.
Did Not Finish
March 10, 2026DNF 26%
I won this book in a giveaway, for which i am very grateful. That being said, while its subject is both interesting and important, i cannot overlook the use of AI translation. That’s a dealbreaker for me.
I won this book in a giveaway, for which i am very grateful. That being said, while its subject is both interesting and important, i cannot overlook the use of AI translation. That’s a dealbreaker for me.
November 22, 2025
This is a wonderful book about a woman who should be known worldwide for her stewardship and activism!
December 24, 2025
Won it in a giveaway and it's very informative and concise! Would definitely read again!
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October 24, 2025i won this in a storygraph giveaway, but posting my review myself :)
didn’t finish, as not for me, but definitely an interesting premise, and so nice to see a family member author this book.
didn’t finish, as not for me, but definitely an interesting premise, and so nice to see a family member author this book.
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