“Sobering Dilemma is a richly researched and colourful story of an under-represented chapter of British Columbia history. Beautifully written, this book is a joy ride from beginning to end.”—Wendy Wickwire, Department of History, University of Victoria

“Sobering Dilemma is much more than a history of prohibition. It is a lively tale of drinking, prosecution, and persecution. The secret files of the B.C. Provincial Police are particularly fascinating. At times you will shake your head in disbelief about our colourful liquor past.”—Dr. Robert A. Campbell, author of Sit Down and Drink Your Beer: Regulating Vancouver’s Beer Parlours, 1925-1954

“An engaging account of why some British Columbians have been willing to control the rights of others to drink beer, wine or spirits. Racism, moral certainty, fear of drunkenness — they’ve all played a role in prohibiting, regulating and demonizing liquor. Sobering Dilemma reminds us of the dangers of smugness in thinking that we have the answers on behalf of others.”—Jean Barman