Biography & Autobiography, Personal Memoirs
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La Memoria de un Nombre
by Federico Angel
"¿Qué hay en un nombre?" Esta pregunta va más allá de la simple combinación de letras y sonidos. Este libro emprende un viaje para desentrañar el misterio del poder que encierra un nombre. La Memoria de un Nombre no es solo una autobiografía. Es...
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A Physician's Advocacy
Validating the Medical Treatment of Addiction by Nady el-Guebaly
This memoir details the life and career of Dr. Nady el-Guebaly, an early practitioner of addiction medicine and a pillar of healthcare in Canada. Nady el-Guebaly was born in Egypt in 1941 to the sound of Axis forces bombing the ships anchored in...
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A Happy Has-Been
Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada's Foremost Entertainment Journalists by Bill Welychka
Since first stepping in front of MuchMusic’s national cameras in 1992, Bill Welychka has become one of Canada’s most enduring, recognizable, and respected television personalities. He has over 5,000 interviews under his belt - including film and...
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The Memory of a Name
by Federico Angel
The Memory of a Name is not just a memoir. It’s the story of a man whose name echoes through three generations, shared with him by his father and his son, each facing their own battles yet bound by the same identity. It’s a story that will reveal...
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A Life Postponed
Finding Your Purpose and Joy in Mid-life and Beyond! by Wendy Richards
Life can be unpredictable. There’s a myriad of reasons why a woman over fifty might find herself in a state of emotional or financial crisis and have to start over. If you’re struggling and searching for meaning in the second half of your life,...
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I Love You, Mitya
My Amusing Memories of Growing up Sad, Sweet, and Catholic by Karen Eckert
In this whimsical, humour-filled memoir, author Karen Eckert shares her journey through the pivotal moments of her formative years. Her story is illustrated with a vibrant collection of photographs, cartoons, reconstructions of past...
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A Legend Hunter's Search for Ogopogo the Elusive Creature of Okanagan Lake
by William Steciuk
Kelowna resident Bill Steciuk didn’t believe in Ogopogo. But that was about to change. In October of 1978, while driving across the bridge from the west side of Lake Okanagan, he saw something in the water that made him stop his car. All the...
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Going To War
(With Myself) by Crystal Wolfer
While mental health awareness is on the rise, it is still a heavily stigmatized subject, with people feeling as isolated and misunderstood as ever. Their symptoms, experiences, and challenges are frequently ignored by health-care professionals...
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Together Still
Love Beyond Death by Linda Hill
With poetic gentleness and vulnerable integrity, Linda Hill's memoir, Together Still: Love Beyond Death portrays Continuing Bonds: A compelling approach to end-of-life accompaniment, death care and bereavement. For four adventurous decades, Linda...
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Wolf Hollow Sanctuary
A Memoir by Sharon Lawrence
In this memoir, Sharon Lawrence offers an intimate portrait of her life with R. D. Lawrence, a world-renowned field biologist, naturalist, journalist, and author. Together, Sharon and R. D. Lawrence managed Wolf Hollow, a wildlife sanctuary in...
