Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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Title & Subtitle	Abstract	Contributors	Pages	Year	Purchase
From NEW! Braids Land and Language: Section 1 From: Qummut Qukiria! View Goose Lane Editions	This chapter is written in both English and Inuktitut. The chapter discusses moving from the North to Montreal, family, a mother’s sacrifice, and hair.	Taqralik Partridge	5	2022	$0.50 Add
From NEW! Brains on Trauma From: The Trauma Beat View ECW Press	In this chapter, Cherry discusses the psychological impacts of traumatic events and includes the responses of various survey participants who have lost loved ones to homicide or traffic …	Tamara Cherry	15	2023	$1.50 Add
From NEW! Bread and Butter From: Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks View James Lorimer and Company	This chapter traces Gerry Gallagher’s union organizing across Ontario in the late 1940s and 1950s, particularly his recruitment of Hydro labourers for LIUNA Local 183, and discusses the …	Gilberto Fernandes	11	2026	$1.10 Add
Breaking the Word Barrier Stories of Adults Learning to Read Goose Lane Editions	In this compelling collection of first-person stories, adults who have made outstanding achievements in adult literacy were paired with writers to tell of their transition to reading. These are …	Angela Ranson; Marilyn Lerch	128	2009	View
From NEW! Breakthrough: the 2011 Federal Election From: From Layton to Singh View James Lorimer and Company	Chapter 2 focuses on the period of momentum experienced by the Federal and Provincial NDP between the 2008 and 2011 Federal Elections. The chapter covers topics including the 2008 financial …	Matt Fodor	18	2022	$1.80 Add
From NEW! Brian Mulroney From: The Prime Ministers View Sutherland House	In this chapter, Stewart examines the premiership of Brian Mulroney, Canada’s eighteenth prime minister (1984–1993).	J.D.M. Stewart	24	2025	$2.40 Add
From Broadening the Reform Agenda From: How We Changed Toronto View James Lorimer and Company	1970s. Further reform plans are outlined. Saving heritage buildings, transit etc	John Sewell	20	2015	$2.00 Add
Brotherhood to Nationhood George Manuel and the Making of the Modern Indian Movement Between The Lines	Charged with fresh material and new perspectives, this updated edition of the groundbreaking biography Brotherhood to Nationhood brings George Manuel and his fighting tradition into the present. …	Doreen Manuel; Peter McFarlane	342	2020	View
From Buffalo Bill From: A Lucky Life View Formac Publishing	Talks about his great Uncle William Goldbloom (Buffalo Bill) who was a fur trader in Prince Rupert BC who he met in the late 1940s	Richard B. Goldbloom	7	2013	$0.70 Add
From NEW! Building Momentum Part 5. Campaigning From: Women Winning Office View Between The Lines	In Building Momentum Nash explores ways to build and maintain momentum during an election. The chapter explores topics such as maximizing momentum, learning indicators, use of endorsements, help …	Peggy Nash	4	2022	$0.40 Add
From Building relationships: better the second time around PART 3 LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF From: Nerve View ECW Press	This chapter reflects on the authors experiences building new friendships and relationships and how to reprioritize old relationships after a leadership role ends.	Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper	13	2021	$1.30 Add
From Building the Unity Mosque From: Any Other Way View Coach House Books	El-Farouk Khaki recounts the process of establishing a mosque in Toronto.	El-Farouk Khaki	3	2017	$0.30 Add
From NEW! Building Your Team Part 3. Beginning Your Campaign From: Women Winning Office View Between The Lines	In Building Your Team Nash explains how to build a campaign team. The chapter discusses politics as a team sport, forming your inner circle, diversity in your team, payment, and the key team …	Peggy Nash	10	2022	$1.00 Add
Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography) Revolutionary Fernwood Publishing	Born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia, Burnley “Rocky” Jones is one of Canada’s most important figures of social justice. Often referred to as Canada’s Stokely Carmichael, Jones was tirelessly …	Burnely “Rocky” Jones; James W.St.G. Walker	280	2016	View
From Burnout Part 5: Surfacing From: This is My Real Name View Arsenal Pulp Press	Chapter 13 follows Brunet’s move to Montreal and time at Paradis. Topics discussed include night shift versus day shifts, aging as a stripper, bachelor parties, getting suspended, race and …	Cid V Brunet	16	2021	$1.60 Add
From Business and Billionaires From: Chrystia View House of Anansi Press	From Chrystia: From Peace River to Parliament Hill	Catherine Tsalikis	18	2024	$1.80 Add