Biography & Autobiography
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Internal Medicine
A Second Casebook by Hector M Baillie
This book is a collection of stories, often suggested by a patient encounter. Patients are our best teachers. Each story aims to educate, entertain and inspire. You might be faced with issues like these: • Do patients understand enough about...
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The Athlete Whisperer
An Improbable Voice in Sports by Andrea Kirby
Andrea Kirby was not a former athlete and had no ties to television. Still, in 1971, this single mom talked her way onto a small television station as a sportscaster. A rare female in the all-male culture of her beloved sports, she was harassed...
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The Travels of John Cook Sr. United Empire Loyalist
by Lori Cook
The Travels of John Cook Sr. – United Empire Loyalist is a journey travelled by John Cook Sr. U.E.L. as interpreted by Lori Cook. During the 1750 to 1800 period, sweeping changes transformed both the public social lives and private family lives....
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As Is
A Memoir on Healing The Past Through Yoga by Rachel Krentzman
Everything I had considered my path up until that point meant nothing anymore. As I walked out, closing the door to the women’s section of the synagogue behind me, I suddenly found myself out at sea without a buoy to swim to. It was a strange and...
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From Riches to Rags to Riches
The Autobiography of Otto Ladanyi (f.k.a. Neumann) by Otto C Ladanyi (f.k.a. Neumann)
This book is dedicated to preserving the story of Hungarian reformed Jews beginning in the 1800s through to the current day, 2024. It describes the unique experiences of the Hungarian Reform Jewish middle class during this period, based on the...
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My Mennonite Oma's People
A Story of Love and Loss by Ernie G Dyck
If we had the ability to speak with our ancestors, what kinds of stories would they share? Would we get a glimpse into the lives and people the history books miss? A better understanding of the events that shaped our families and, ultimately, our...
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A War, A Life
by Margaret Schweitzer
A War, A Life chronicles the life and times of the author’s maternal grandfather, a man she never met and knew very little about. By piecing together historical records detailing his military service in the two world wars of the 20th century,...
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Rear View Wisdom
Life Lessons from Treating Animals by Dr. Michael High
Over thirty-five years of treating animals in Seattle and all across Western Canada has given Michael High more than a lifetime of stories. He has worked with hilarious, challenging and tender animals, all of whom have left an impact on him. From...
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If My Life Were A Song
A Memoir by Isaac E. Jones III
From the Appalachian foothills of Chattanooga, Tennessee, to the turbulent streets of Watts, Los Angeles, If My Life Were A Song takes you on a gripping journey of survival, resilience, and redemption. This memoir delves into the life of a young...
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It's the Gene, Stupid
The Life and Times of Jack Andrews, Merchant Seaman by John Thomas 'Jack' Andrews
John Thomas “Jack” Andrews lived a very full and colourful life, with much of it spent on the open seas. Living as a merchant seaman on various vessels, he travelled back and forth between Canada and the Caribbean. His life was frequently...
