 The book was called " entertaining " as well as " tough and eloquent " . As a memoir , one reviewer called it " well @-@ documented " though another complained about the use of unattributed quotations . The Winnipeg Free Press described the book as " certain to infuriate the CBC 's strongest adherents . ... its proclamations , though , deserve attention , strident though they may be . Not only is this the leading account of a tumultuous time within the institution — history written by a partial victor — but some elements of its prescription may help restore the public broadcaster to health . In particular , Stursberg 's analysis of the " intimidating frenemies " on the international media landscape merits attention . " Arts and culture editor Mike Landry of the Telegraph @-@ Journal found that " while well @-@ written , his attempts at humour and levity in The Tower of Babble often fall flat , more confusing than chuckle @-@ inducing . " 
