Biography & Autobiography
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Hex the Patriarchy & Heal the Patriarchy
by Lilith Rising
In astrology, Pluto is the planet everyone fears: a herald of change, destabilization, and the destruction of everything you think you know. The Pluto Returns series follows Lilith as Pluto transforms the existing patriarchal systems within the...
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Why Are You So-
by Cathy Burrell
For eight summers, my life went on the same way. The smell of lilacs, and when school was out, two tickets to the Calgary Stampede tucked into my report card, and a trip to Winnipeg to see Baba. And then Dad said we were moving. I said no, I...
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Running with the Angels
A bereaved mother's journey from hopelessness to Hope by Colette (Ruel) Howery
"Running with the Angels" is the story of a mother's sudden loss of her son; a loss that shattered her to the core of her being. Writing a book did not enter her mind as she worked through her intense grief. However words seemed to write...
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Choosing Pearls
A New Strand of Stories by Margaret Elizabeth Schleier Stahl
What if we could change our lives by Choosing Pearls? An oyster can transform an irritant into an iridescent pearl. How awesome! What if we could do the same in our own lives? What if we could take the debris—the hardships we endure—and alter...
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My Secret Life
by Crystal Morrison
This memoir is a deeply personal account of past abuse, the struggle to overcome its lasting effects, and the journey toward healing and empowerment. It touches on feelings of regret for not speaking out, the profound impact of the abuse on trust...
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Laugh Cry Ponder
A Woman's Life Against the Odds by Christina Scott
For anyone who has ever felt like the odds were totally stacked against you, I hope some of these stories will help you believe that odds are temporary and everything changes. Even if you feel like you are at the bottom of a well wishing you...
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homecoming
tales of travel, discovery, & self acceptance by Teri Hofford
In this deeply personal account, Teri Hofford takes you on a rollercoaster ride through her past, chronicling her evolution from a young and curious girl to an empowered feminist, photographer, and woman brimming with self-confidence and...
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The Unknown Canadian Pipe Smoker
by Fraser Moss
Pipe smoking has a long and complex history with its origins in the New World before spreading to Europe and beyond. But when it comes to Canada’s involvement with pipe smoking, many Canadians—avid pipe smokers or not—have no idea the significant...
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Deep Within the Mirror
Reflections of a Life of Setbacks and Comebacks by Linda De Vellis
There is a reason you were drawn to this book. Maybe you feel dissatisfied with your career or your relationships. Maybe you’ve lost a loved one, or you’re dealing with health challenges. Maybe you’re just getting through the day, but you...
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Reframing My Worth
Memoir of a Bangladeshi-Canadian Woman by Habiba Zaman
In this book, I share my personal memories and lived experiences of growing up in Bangladesh and my Canadian journey. It is neither an autobiography nor a chronological account of life, rather I focus on selected themes and stories through...
