Biography & Autobiography, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
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Beyond the Billows
A life of an engineer who lived and acted in three countries by Yutaka (Jeff) Adachi
Born in 1933 in Fukuoka, Japan, Yutaka was a just a boy when WWII began. National turmoil was joined by personal turmoil when he and his brothers lost their parents, and along with them, their home. So began the first of Yutaka’s many moves,...
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J'st to Live
Part 1: Ready or Not / Part 2: No Way Back? by A.C. Mueller-Rowry
In the 1970s, Angie’s sheltered, middle-class outlook is turned upside down when she falls in love with Robert, an incredibly handsome Black guitarist and brilliant, street-savvy school dropout. The pair lose touch when Angie leaves St. Louis’s...
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An Ocean to Redemption
Navigating Storms of Love, Betrayal, and Deceit on the High Seas by Robert P. Jones
Embark on a journey unlike any other in An Ocean to Redemption – an engaging memoir that unveils a breathtaking tale of love, betrayal, and adventure. Rob and Lisa, after years of marital bliss, surrender to wanderlust and embark on an ambitious...
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Vunga
Tales of an Island Boy by Frank Banfield
Vunga, nicknamed for the mosquitos that make him ill year after year, lives on the Caribbean island of Grenada along with his many siblings. His penchant for mischief and the playground of nature around him get Vunga into all sorts of trouble,...
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Footprints
The Journey of Life by Olu Oyelowo
Travel to western Nigeria, where the Yoruba people reside, and immerse yourself in their culture and traditions. In this gripping personal story, follow the life of John, born to royalty, and experience his journey into adulthood amidst numerous...
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Home
Reflections on Marginality and Belonging by Efa E. Etoroma
Where are you from? Where is your home? Do you miss home? These are questions that Efa E. Etoroma—born in Nigeria—has frequently been asked since moving to Canada in 1978. In this autoethnography, the Concordia University of Edmonton professor...
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At Your Service
Authorized Biography of Eugene "Uncle Gene" Verdu by Mike Stith
Some people spend a lifetime looking for their life’s purpose. Others just know. Eugene “Gene” Verdu had a calling. From the time he was a child, he knew he was meant to help others by any means possible. At Your Service recounts this universally...
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Behind the Mask
by Laurie Forrest
Behind the Mask is a collection of biographical short stories from writer Laurie Forrest depicting her life as a transplant from Winnipeg, MB, Canada, to California. Spanning from Forrest’s own childhood to her adult life and having her own...
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Reclaiming My Name, Niwahereza
by Yvonne Niwahereza Colangelo
'Reclaiming my Name, Niwahereza' is a poignant and fearless voyage into the realms of self-discovery, resilience, creativity, and the indomitable human spirit. Within the pages of this deeply personal and emotionally charged memoir, Yvonne...
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Backstory
The Many Lives of Granville Johnson by Granville Johnson
IN THIS UNFORGETTABLE MEMOIR, author Granville Johnson recounts his roller-coaster life growing up in Chicago’s Westside ghetto in the 1950s and ’60s. Anchored by his mother’s love and his own ambition and self-assurance, Granville contends with...