Plagued recently with sundry ailments, on the road and requiring treatment in situ, I've had a chance to experience the varying delights of the Canadian, American and British health systems. As a patient, I've rather enjoyed the opportunity to contrast and compare: There's nothing like getting a second or third opinion. The problem in Canada is that it's very difficult getting a first opinion...
Steyn on socialized medicine in Mark Steyn From Head To Toe
Almost from the first edition of The National Post in October 1998, Mark was one of the most popular writers in Canada's new national newspaper, whether writing on government health care or Elvis, the Nepalese monarchy or Al and Tipper Gore's all-time record tongue sarnie at the Democratic convention. They're among four favorites from the Post included in Mark Steyn From Head To Toe. In this anatomical anthology from Mark's body of work, Steyn takes a tour round some delightful parts – from the Liberian President’s ears and John Kerry's hair to Al Gore’s calves and the Duchess of York’s toe. Plus the right to bear arms, Mrs Thatcher gets the elbow, economic muscle, John McCain's rib tickler, and all the naughty bits, including Bill Clinton's executive branch and The New York Times ' Adam Clymer. If you're one of many readers who loved the range of Mark's subject matter in The National Post, this book is a wonderful collection, in which he turns his eye to everything from US drinking habits, the art of the cigarette song and conservative cool to Saddam's literary ambitions, Michelle Pfeiffer's self-esteem, and Dr Christian Barnaard's heart.
By contrast, The Face Of The Tiger focuses on the subject matter for which he became known in the days after 9/11: the war on terror, the Afghan campaign, and the rise of a radicalized Islam. Beginning with Steyn's front-page story for the Post on September 12th 2001, The Face Of The Tiger charts the contours of the post-9/11 world.
To mark the tenth anniversary of The National Post, for this month only, we're offering ten dollars off the combined cover price of these two popular collections. Instead of $39.90, you'll pay just $29.90 - and Mark will be happy to autograph them to you or a friend or family member. For many Canadians, The National Post was their introduction to Mark's writing, and these two books preserve some of his classic columns, on matters great and small. But don't forget - this offer runs only until the end of the month.
