{"product_id":"9781894384520","title":"Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: Recipients of the Order of British Columbia","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Order of British Columbia was established in 1989 to recognize and honour ordinary citizens who have made a difference in the lives of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoody Niosi offers the stories of 17 of these recipients, from well-known people like Rick Hansen and Robert Bateman to lesser-known heroes, including Dr. Michael O'Shaughnessy, who has dedicated his life to AIDS research; Joan Acosta, who created the revolutionary newspaper \u003ci\u003eThe Westcoast Reader\u003c\/i\u003e and helped adults acquire literacy and language skills; and Ric Careless, who has worked hard to ensure that precious wilderness areas are protected for future generations. Also showcased are Geraldine Braak, Dr. Leonel Perra, Dr. A. Hayward Rogers, Dr. Roger Tonkin, Grace Nielson, Hilda Gregory, Mel Cooper, Richard Hunt, Ross Purse, Takao Tanabe, Tim Frick and Merve Wilkinson. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foreword is written by former Supreme Court Justice Allan McEachern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Publishing Company, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050878025968,"sku":"9781894384520","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781894384520_p0.jpg?v=1769840838","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781894384520","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}