Biography & Autobiography
-
Adrianne's Ears
A Story of Endurance and Freedom by A.J. Haynes
In this thoughtful and compelling memoir, author Adrianne Haynes traces the incredible story of her survival. Growing up in post-war London, Adrianne grows up in an unimaginably toxic environment, contending with an alcoholic, abusive mother who...
-
From York Factory to Medicine Hat, Don't Just Read Your History, Go There
A Scottish Métis Family in Canada by Sharon Hogg
In late August of 2013 my Métis husband, Nelson and I had signed up for the Manitoba Historical Fur Trade Tour leaving out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. We had been on a quest to learn more about where his ancestors came from and walk in the places...
-
Discovering the Positives
A Woman's Journey through Triple Negative Breast Cancer by Rhiannon Huzarewich
Discovering the Positives: A Woman’s Journey through Triple Negative Breast Cancer is a powerful memoir of resilience, hope, and self-discovery. Hearing a triple negative breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming and scary. Diagnosed with it in...
-
The Essence of Time
Farming in Alberta and Saskatchewan by Pat Weisgerber
Pat and Toms electrifying first encounter, falling in love. That love affair that sparked behind the scenes was relatively short lived but was a turning point from being a shy quiet girl to running a business herself. Their lives criss- crossed...
-
Tiptoe to Last Lake
Tales of adventure, mischief and brotherly love by Ken Friesen
Tiptoe to Last Lake is a vibrant, humorous and heartfelt account of one man’s odyssey to reach all 236 named lakes of Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba. Over 14 years, surpassing 2400 kilometers of challenging terrain, weather, and...
-
An Accidental Philanthropist
How A Small Family Foundation Made A Big Difference by Winsome Dunn McIntosh and Howard E. Covington Jr.
This is the story of how a chance encounter led to romance, marriage, and a partnership covering a half century of creative philanthropy by Michael and Winsome Dunn McIntosh. In the 1970s, they began using an unexpected inheritance to expand the...
-
Wedding Bells from Hell
Real Stories of Heartbreak, Disappointment, and Humourous Incidents by John N. Adams
In more than two decades of counselling young couples planning to marry, Pastor John N. Adams has seen the heartache that partners may face when they ignore the signs—the red flags—that suggest they may not be well matched, or simply not ready...
-
My Life, Pakistan and the Great Balidan
The Story of an Ordinary Man Through the Maze of Religion and Politics by Zaki Sabih
Every act of creation has the potential to change the world, whether a little bit at a time or all at once. The creation of Pakistan, in 1947, certainly changed the geopolitical landscape of the world forever. But the lives of more than fifteen...
-
The Best Kept Secret
The Journey, Failures, Growth, and Lessons of a Soccer Player, and How He Reached His Full Potential by Stephen Olasumbo Ademolu
Have you ever been told you are too small to play a sport? Have you ever not been selected for a team? Have you been doubted by others who told you to give up? Stephen has too! In The Best Kept Secret, Former Canadian Men’s National Team player...
-
Hoping for a Miracle
A Memoir by Lynn-Marie McIlvain
Hoping For a Miracle is the true story of Lynn-Marie, an aspiring teacher, as she embarks on a ten-year journey to become a mother. She faces heartache and uncertainty along the way. At times, loneliness and devastation are hard to bear. Despite...
