Biography & Autobiography, Personal Memoirs
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Leaving La-La Land
Escape to Reality by Robert K. Bosscha
Rob is working on renovating his condo when his life is turned upside down. One fateful day, his contractor hears him collapse from the other room. When Rob awakens in the hospital, little does he know, his life—and brain—have changed forever . ....
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Rise: Living Life Over Cancer
Inspiring Hope & Defying Limits by Betty Jean Aucoin
Am I going to die? This is the first question Betty Jean Aucoin asks when diagnosed with recurrent stage IV breast cancer. No, her doctors tell her. But your journey ahead will be one without a cure at this time. Over the past twenty-five years,...
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Story of Scars
by Lynn Staffan
How much pain can a person bear and still live to tell the story? If Lynn Staffan’s life is any indication, the answer is too much to count. Raw and unabashedly honest, Story of Scars is a short memoir documenting some of the unimaginable trauma...
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Tiptoe to Last Lake
Tales of adventure, mischief and brotherly love by Ken Friesen
Tiptoe to Last Lake is a vibrant, humorous and heartfelt account of one man’s odyssey to reach all 236 named lakes of Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba. Over 14 years, surpassing 2400 kilometers of challenging terrain, weather, and...
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The Soldier, the Spy, and the Orphan
Fragments of Poland's Wartime History by Anna Brychcy
Amid the upheaval of two world wars, three individuals found themselves at the heart of Poland’s struggle for survival. Their extraordinary stories, shaped by war, resistance, and resilience, offer a deeply personal perspective on Poland’s...
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Harris and Me
Living with Fragile X Syndrome by Cari Forteath
In 1980, Cari Forteath and her husband George welcomed their first child, Harris, into the world. They instantly fell in love with their son, whose first few months were peaceful. Soon, though, Cari and George recognized that Harris wasn’t...
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The Top Two Per Cent
Or How the 2023 Christmas Newsletter Got Out of Hand by Randy Burrows
In a year when PEI was navigating the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona and preparing to host the Canada Winter Games, Randy Burrows captures the essence of family life with wit and heart. The Top Two Per Cent chronicles 2023—a remarkable period of...
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Roots and Wings
A Story of Faith, Family, and Fortitude by Marisa Agostini
Marisa Agostini’s story is one of resilience, faith, and perseverance. Born into the post-World War II Italian town of Montalto Uffugo, Marisa witnessed the challenges of economic hardship firsthand. In 1958, her family left their home and...
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This Is About Life
An Intimate Story of Cancer From the Turn of the Century to Covid 19 by Leslie Elizabeth King
“I cannot live if I am trying to kill part of myself.” Over the course of 20 years, Leslie King survived breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and breast cancer again. In her selected journals, she documents the realities of cancer treatment within...
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Hoping for a Miracle
A Memoir by Lynn-Marie McIlvain
Hoping For a Miracle is the true story of Lynn-Marie, an aspiring teacher, as she embarks on a ten-year journey to become a mother. She faces heartache and uncertainty along the way. At times, loneliness and devastation are hard to bear. Despite...
