Family & Relationships
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Stories at the Kitchen Table
by Katherine Brady
In this captivating and often humorous collection of short stories, Katherine Brady recounts the true stories of her late father Terry, bringing them to the page from the table around which the family used to gather. The tales come from Terry’s...
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Sink or Swim Parenting
Surviving to Thriving with Toddlers to Teens by Natalie McCabe
Are you feeling overwhelmed in the ocean of parenthood? Sink or Swim is your lifeline. Join Natalie McCabe, a seasoned educator and mother, as she shares her personal stories, insights, and practical strategies to help you navigate the challenges...
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Long Stories Shortened
Go past the Dak, catch the San at the Loop and cross the powerlines… into the sticks. by William J Peters
Long Stories Shortened is a collection of short stories and vignettes; largely about growing up in South Winnipeg in the 1960s and 1970s, but also the author’s escapades as a kid and teenager, and his life as a communications professional,...
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Solution Detectives
A fun guide for kids to learn emotional regulation and problem solving strategies by Patrice Weibelzahl
Did you know that a slice of pizza can help you understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour? Solution Detective counsellors, Hawkshaw and Gumshoe, are here to show you how! So begins a fun and kid-friendly introduction to the components of...
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12 Rules for Marital Longevity
An Autobiographical and Philosophical Account of What Made Their Marriage Last Fifty Years by Léo Gaumont and Faye Gaumont
12 Rules for Marital Longevity is an autobiographical and philosophical account of the marriage of Léo and Faye Gaumont, who wrote the book to mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary. In its pages, they share the “rules” they followed to achieve...
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My Mennonite Oma's People
A Story of Love and Loss by Ernie G Dyck
If we had the ability to speak with our ancestors, what kinds of stories would they share? Would we get a glimpse into the lives and people the history books miss? A better understanding of the events that shaped our families and, ultimately, our...
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Broken Butterfly
by Wanda Gray
Reality can be far more surreal—and cruel—than fiction. This is the heart-wrenching true story of Erin Gray, who was lured, held hostage by, and eventually escaped from a serial predator. Broken Butterfly delves into horror-movie territory in...
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Michael's Memories
A Journey of Hope, Healing, Awareness, and Resilience. Includes "Care partner's guide, practical insights and toolkit for Ageing and Living Well with Dementia”. by Dr. Agnes Chinelo
Living with or supporting someone with dementia is a profoundly personal and emotional journey, as author Agnes Chinelo knows well, and it is essential to have good advice and support along the way. Written from the dual perspective of being a...
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The Intuitive Compass
Using the Power of Your Intuition to Overcome Adversity & Transform Your Life by Alison Jones
It’s not until we find ourselves in the midst of a toxic situation or adversity that we need to seek ways to keep going for our own mental & emotional health, for those we love and care for or, in extreme cases, for our own survival. It can put...
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In His Lyrics
by Jackleen Givens
“In His Lyrics” is a deeply personal memoir that offers a window into the stark realities of a family grappling with addiction, mental health issues, chronic homelessness, and a life of crime to support it. It’s a story that contrasts the...
