Biography & Autobiography
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Reality and Romance
by Gay Beaumont
When a devastating head injury turned her world upside down, Gay Beaumont found herself separated from her beloved son and forced to rebuild her life from the haze of a coma. Amid the confusion and pain, she discovered an unexpected lifeline:...
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To B&B or Not to B&B
How My Dream Lodge Became a Comedic Nightmare by Sue Marko
“We all go into the B&B business with rose-coloured glasses. Our enthusiasm piqued, we’re excited to be the best hosts we can be and with optimistic dreams of the happily-ever-after. Then reality hits.” Embark on a laugh-out-loud journey through...
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Around the World with a Spare Pair of Jeans
My Adventures Along the Hippie Trail and Beyond by Jean Ramer
With nothing but a backpack and an open mind, Jean Ramer was ready to turn life on its head. Fed up with a career spent in a classroom of unruly children, Jean decided a change of scenery was in order. The year was 1975, and the Hippie Trail...
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Lily of Libya
A Woman’s Story of Life in an Oilfield Compound Under Colonel Gaddafi’s Regime by Laureen Muir Heggie
Adventure often ignites fear, but it’s that risk you take that spreads your wingspan wider. This true story takes place in the North African oilfields of Libya where Laureen, a young Canadian woman, lived as an expatriate from 1990 to 1993....
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TIZITA
A Memoir of Perseverance and Enchantment by Marian Dodds
Traversing personal narrative and broader social themes, this memoir will resonate with anyone who’s ever felt compelled to do good in the world, whether in person or by donation. Vivid descriptions, historical context and personal insights offer...
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Tiffany Skin
A Caregiver's Gift by June Easter
September 24, 2011 began as a regular Saturday for the Easter family. Muffins were baking, chores were being done, and a shopping excursion was planned for the afternoon. June and Vance Easter lived an idyllic life in O’Leary, Prince Edward...
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Love for Sale
Chronicles of a Canadian Call Girl by Maureen Teahan
Sometimes hilarious and sometimes horrifying, this darkly candid memoir is guaranteed to educate and entertain. From precocious pre-pubescent to troubled trollop, Sandi takes you on a deep dive to her rock bottom that will leave you gasping for...
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The Dark Place
A Candid Diary of a Youth Navigating Addiction, Depression, and Identity by Arlowe Black
My dying wish was always to write this book. I wanted to be understood. I wanted my death to be understood. Every time I thought I was ready to end it and didn’t it was because my story was yet untold. The book wasn’t finished. My life and my...
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Journey With Foolish Trust
by Shirley Dyck Fraser
Journey With Foolish Trust is an insightful exploration of Mennonite heritage and faith, blending personal narrative with historical context. Shirley Dyck Fraser begins by sharing the story of her family’s life in rural Canada, offering a glimpse...
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Radically Wild
True Tales of Adventure, Wilderness Survival, and Hard Lessons by Scott Sunderwald
What happens when wilderness runs in your veins? From a wild child hunting for frogs and foraging for mushrooms to a seasoned mountain man working in the rugged Northern Rockies, Scott Sunderwald’s life is a thrilling testament to adventure,...
