Bob Silverman

The Impossible Hero

John Symon (Self-employed), Stéphane Desjardins

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University of Ottawa Press
12 June 2024

Biography: historical, political & military; Social issues & processes; Cycling

Series: Biographies and Memoirs

"Robert ""Bicycle Bob"" Silverman achieved the impossible with his small but loyal band of followers in Le Monde a Bicyclette (MB), together with a few allies. Over three decades. Montreal was transformed from one of the least bicycle-friendly cities in North America to becoming the cycling capital of North America by practising colorful cyclodramas, or street theatre with group members dressed in costume.

Robert Silverman was a cinematic and historical figure larger than life. A poet who owned an independent bookstore in 1960, he attracted an incredible gang of artists, intellectuals and musicians including Leonard Cohen and Armand Vaillancourt. He travelled to Fidel Castro's Cuba in 1962 to join the revolution, eventually meeting Ernesto ""Che"" Guevara. A few years later, he worked on an Israeli kibbutz, later becoming a rare Jew to shake hands with Yasser Arafa. He studied in France and Spain and pioneered outdoor volleyball. A notable nonconformist, his activism changed Montreal's landscape forever. Many describe him as ""a prophet before his time.""

Find out how Robert Silverman, a real life Man of la Mancha, succeeded in reaching a few unreachable stars..."

By: John Symon (Self-employed), Stéphane Desjardins
Imprint: University of Ottawa Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9780776641782
ISBN 10: 0776641786
Series: Biographies and Memoirs
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 12 June 2024
Recommended Age: From 13 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Stphane Desjardins (Author) Journaliste et auteur, Stphane Desjardins a dirig plusieurs mdias et salles de rdaction (Journal de l'assurance, Finance et Investissement, Qubec Inc., Canal Argent/TVA Nouvelles, Coopoint, Go Plein Air, Le Vlo Urbain, Journal AccsLaurentides). Il a fond et dirig le rseau de nouvelles hyperlocal Pamplemousse.ca de 2013 2018 Il est actuellement chroniqueur en finances personnelles et consommation au Journal de Montral et au Journal de Qubec.John Symon (Author) John Symon est l'auteur de plusieurs guides touristiques couvrant Montral et Ottawa. Il a longtemps t journaliste pour l'hebdomadaire Montreal Times, en plus d'tre correspondant montralais du magazine Pedalpendant de nombreuses annes. Cycliste passionn, John a toutefois rencontr Bicycle Bob Silverman travers le volleyball, ce qui s'est traduit par une amiti de 30 ans. Deux fois candidat pour le Parti Vert, activiste de longue date du mouvement environnemental, John est bien au fait des nombreux dfis qu'a d affronter Bob comme activiste. Bob voulait que John crive une bio sans filtre, mais il en a lu que de courts extraits avant de l'envoler pour le Paradis des cyclistes.