Biography & Autobiography, Cultural, Ethnic & Regional, African American & Black
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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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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...
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Fifty Years from the Basement to the Second Floor
by Tom Colbert
In Fifty Years from the Basement to the Second Floor, Tom Colbert, former chief of justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, shares his extraordinary life story—a story of resilience, determination, and hope. From his great-great grandmother who,...
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Strength Of My Ancestors Within Me
The Power of Positive Thinking: How to Overcame Some of Life Biggest Challenges by Vivene Joy Brown
After surviving an abusive relationship, raising seven children, and wrestling with self-doubt and fear, Vivene Brown brings wisdom and insight to her memoir, and first book, Strength Of My Ancestors Within Me. A riveting story about a woman’s...
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Gooseberries Have Thorns
by Margaret L. States
Gooseberries Have Thorns chronicles everyday experiences, relationships, and major events in the lives of Maggie’s ancestors in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The narrative focuses primarily on Maggie and how she navigates various...
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My Story: Embracing My Stutter
by Jane Ngabirano
This book is about my life growing up and living with a speech challenge. It is the kind of book I wish I had read when I was 13 years old and even as an adult. It is a book that encourages anyone living with a challenge real or perceived, to not...
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As Far As I Can Remember
A Memoir by Francis Aiyeobalor Omoruyi
From Nigeria to Canada and back again: Francis Omoruyi’s immigrant story explores the challenges of corruption, racism, and crime, but also the joys of achievement, aspiration, and community connection. Born in a small Nigerian village, Francis...
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Case Dismissed
A Biography of Judge Charles J Durham Sr. by Covette J Hamilton
Charles James Durham was born into a Black family during the Great Depression, a time when businesses were forced to shut down, leaving thousands of people without jobs. Families struggled to keep a roof over their heads, and food on their...