Plan B: One Man's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

On November 30, 2002, former British Columbia premier Mike Harcourt suffered a devastating fall from the deck of his Pender Island cottage, tumbling down a six-metre cliff and landing in the ocean. Doctors feared the accident might leave him permanently unable to walk.

In Plan B, Harcourt shares the story of his recovery, from the first frightening days after the accident through rehabilitation and his determination to rebuild his independence. With honesty and practical optimism, he describes the physical and emotional challenges he faced, along with the goals that helped him move forward.

His recovery also deepened his connection to disability issues, environmental causes, Indigenous rights, sustainable communities and the preservation of wilderness.

Written with John Lekich, Plan B is a hopeful memoir about resilience, problem solving and adapting when life changes without warning. It is an encouraging read for anyone interested in Canadian politics, recovery stories and personal perseverance.