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In 2012, James Lorimer and Company will publish Remembering Jack, a book of stories about Jack Layton written by his friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances.

Every Friday we will post a quick snapshot of the week's action, featuring blog posts that inspired, intrigued and informed over the past week, just in case you missed them!

Inspired by Jack Layton's letter to Canadians, Raffi, West Coast singer and song-writer, turned it into a song.

This week, Not Rex's Humberto DaSilva remembers the late Jack Layton: his impact on the NDP, politics in Canada and the average Canadian.

Murray Dobbin ponders the constellation of potential candidates who could offer Jack Layton's vision of the NDP, and the country.

Canadians from coast to coast have not stopped at sending condolences to Jack's family. They have been making promises to continue his legacy as they envision it, a legacy of hope and optimism.

Was the flow of emotions at Jack Layton's death fleeting? Something more profound? If the former, political normalcy will return soon. If the latter, the state funeral could be Harper's Big Mistake.

A Turning Point for Canada? Inspired by Layton's letter, almost 1,000 Canadians sign up with Leadnow.ca to host 55+ gatherings to organize for change.

Is the contagious affect circulating around Layton's death antithetical to grassroots organizing?

Funeral cortege for The Hon. Jack Layton in Toronto, August 27 2011, from the viewpoint of the People's Procession at Queen and University.

The two divided processions which led and followed the hearse carrying Jack Layton's casket after his funeral showed two very different messages.

The message is exactly what those on the right have been trying to deny -- that there is an alternative to the grim, slash-and-burn policies of austerity they want to foist on us.

The full text of the moving eulogy given on Aug. 27 at Jack Layton's funeral by the former Canadian diplomat to his close friend and comrade.

More than 10,000 people united to honour the life of Jack Layton. The chalk messages and mass gathering show a determination to continue Jack's legacy.

There is nothing wrong about being optimistic and hopeful, of course. Yet I contend we are in a time when we need to see people on the left express more anger and less willingness to compromise.

In the words of Rev. Brent Hawkes, who led Jack Layton's funeral service, 'the torch has been passed.' Canadians need to carry the movement for social justice onward.

Memories of Jack Layton from those who knew him: young volunteers, political leaders and activists.

Jack Layton, just after his election, speaking to Saskatoon 90.5 FM host Don Kossick about his dreams for the NDP.

The complete audio from Jack Layton's funeral. Eulogies by Mike and Sarah Layton, Stephen Lewis and Karl Belanger.

Today, Jack allowed us to cry together, to feel together, to mourn together -- to think of another world together.

See John Bonnar's photos from the People's Procession for Jack Layton on Saturday in Toronto.

Jack brought young people to politics like no one before him, fighting off cynicism and apathy as he inspired a generation of Canadians to fight for what they believed in. I am one of them.

Jack Layton, just after his election, speaking to Saskatoon 90.5 FM host Don Kossick about his dreams for the NDP.

Jack Layton will be laid to rest today. Though I didn't always agree with his politics, I will always be thankful for his dedication to the issues that mattered most. Thanks for everything, Jack.

What explains this extraordinary week, in which one person's death seems to have become such a significant moment in the life of this country?