# Bob Silverman, Vol. 1

By **John Symon**

- ISBN-13: 9780776641782
- Publisher: University of Ottawa Press
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 258
- Published: 21 Oct 2025
- Language: en
- Price: £49.43 (new)
- Categories: Transportation, Military, Sociology, Politics & Social Sciences, Reference, Biographies & Memoirs, Leaders & Notable People, Engineering & Transportation, Social Activists

## About this book

Bob Silverman is a detailed biography that chronicles the extraordinary life of Robert "Bicycle Bob" Silverman, a tireless social activist and nonconformist. As volume 1 of this account, the text explores his multifaceted career as a poet, bookseller, and educator. Silverman is best known for leading a cycling revolution in Montreal, utilizing creative street theatre and the group Le Monde à Bicyclette to transform the city into a North American cycling capital.

This work of non-fiction blends elements of politics and social sciences to highlight Silverman's global impact. From meeting Che Guevara during the Cuban revolution to working on an Israeli kibbutz, his journey reflects a lifelong commitment to challenging the status quo. This biography serves as a reference for those interested in transportation history, sociology, and the legacy of influential leaders who shaped urban environments through passionate advocacy.

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