What WE Lost: Inside The Attack on Canada’s Largest Children’s Charity

First, let me say I’m not Canadian, so I don’t have a lot of background on what this book covers, and I went into this expecting it to be at least slightly biased towards WE. Now that that’s out of the way, this was an interesting read. I found myself quickly wrapped up in the story of WE, and the controversy that enveloped it. I’m not going to pass judgement on WE or the scandal as a whole - but I thought Rangwala did an excellent job of presenting their side of the story, and as expected it was biased on the side of WE. A non-fiction read that gives you a peak into a serious scandal, this is perfect if you’re curious about the other side of the story, and not just what the media tells you.

I've heard of the WE Charity and the fallout of the organization and was a bit surprised to see a former board member write a book on it. It's fair game to hear all sides of these issues, and I was glad to get to read this account. If we distill down the bias, we can see some pretty eye-opening facts about what happened and how WE was pulled through the mud unnecessarily (though they weren't free of wrongdoing, there were a lot of others that should have shouldered the blame, too, and didn't).

I know this can be a polarizing topic, but this book lets you glimpse a WE board member's perspective. It obviously has a bias, but there's a lot in this book you will only see in news articles or interviews with a ton of digging. If you're even show more remotely interested in the WE scandal, it's worth the read. show less

Every once in a while, I get the urge to pick up a book like What We Lost just as a change to my usual reads (sometimes you can get board of reading the same kind of genre) and “a change is as good as a rest” so they say, and i was not disappointed in any way. The book delved deep into the heart of Canada's lost children, providing facts and truth as it is definitely well researched, it paints a moving picture that echoed long after i had finished reading. This book is lovely in so many ways and it's a little hard to put it all into words. The story is both emotional and compelling which left a memorable imprint on my mind and my heart. Sign me up for more of Rangwala's works in the future!

I look forward to reading a lot more by show more this author. Rangwala is a great storyteller, and he crafts a story that is unforgettable. It is a story that will linger with you, no matter who you are. Highly recommended with a five star rating. show less

What WE Lost: Inside the Attack on Canada’s Largest Children’s Charity by Tawfiq Rangwals is a well-written, emotional and thoughtful book that explores what exactly happened in this scandal. This book provides a fact-based account of WE Charity's downfall and the collateral damage caused by partisan politics and gamesmanship. It highlights the lack of support for young people in Canada and abroad, as well as the countless students, teachers, volunteers, employees, and donors who were ignored. The book offers a solid factual account of the downfall of Canada's largest children's charity, revealing the true story behind the scandal. Highly recommended.

This has been one of the most outstanding reads I have had so far.
The book is centered around "WE" charity. I knew nothing about it as it has never been in my interest zone, but while reading the book, I got to know more about it. I was deeply engrossed in it's charity, deeds, important people, and most importantly, the scandals that changed its state and fate.
Much gratitude to the former WE board member and lawyer Tawfiq Rangwala for unveiling the evidence and introducing the important unfiltered data related to the headline-grabbing controversies that have caused the drift in the situation.
The revelation will certainly bring out the truth, aid in understanding the reality behind the famous scandal, and provide a clear perspective.
I show more was enlightened about the truth. The book has also unveiled the impact caused by politics and social media on this "universally iconic charity."
This book is a well-drafted compilation of truth, reality, facts, and perceptions. It's genre is more factual but woven interestingly to maintain the hook for the reader. I kept on turning pages to know the current role and status of the charity in the scandal. show less

What We Lost by Tawfiq S Rangwala
Entreating read as I'm in US and never heard of the WE charity. Very informative and so sad that so much was lost when it disbanded. So many details and facts.
Hands on and he and his family went to the locations to collect the information.
At the end of the book are resource listings of where the information was published via online so you can read it yourself for further understanding of the tragedy.
About the author ends this book and glad he does pro bono work and is very charitable in his endeavors. Wouldn't mind reading his other works.
Received this review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.