Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing
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From  NEW! The Life RuralPart One From: Earthkeeping |
Part One contains the sections: A Place in Time, Meditating in the Country, Robinsong, and I Miss My Barbers. Topics discussed include the Acadian culture and farming, the Acadian Expulsion, the … | Gary Saunders | 19 | 2022 | $1.90 Add |
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From  NEW! The Rising of the WomenFrom: Still Hopeful |
In Chapter Two Barlow reflects on the three interrelated but distinct stages of her own social justice journey from first working within the women’s movement with Canada, the international … | Maude Barlow | 33 | 2022 | $3.30 Add |
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From  The Sister with a HammerPart II |
Part two of Sister with a Hammer focuses on the life of Mother Joseph (born Esther Pariseau) a Catholic nun who is representative of the nameless pioneer women who helped to build nineteenth … | Carla Blank; Tania Martin | 29 | 2014 | $2.90 Add |
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From  The Tiger |
The ghost of the author’s father shares memories and wisdom. He recounts the family’s move to Quảng Đức and the aftermath, including his experiences in prison and release. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 10 | 2021 | $1.00 Add |
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From  The Transition from Civilian to Military NursingFrom: Asleep in the Deep |
Having passed a personality test with the emphasis focused on suitability, character, and willingness to conform to the rules, Anna Stamers enrolled in the Saint John School of Nursing and … | Dianne Kelly | 14 | 2021 | $1.40 Add |
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From  The Wild WestFrom: Imagined Truths |
The author discusses his family history, American history, and myth-making. | Richard Lemm | 10 | 2021 | $1.00 Add |
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From  The Word for Love |
Beth Powning recounts the story of Linda. The story discusses disability, adult literacy, and the Read Saint John program. | Beth Powning | 6 | 2009 | $0.60 Add |
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From  NEW! Thomas HideThe Quest for Land |
This chapter continues the story of Thomas Hide after his arrival in New Brunswick and follows his efforts to find a job and buy land for himself. | Stephen Davidson | 6 | 2020 | $0.60 Add |
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From  NEW! ThreeFrom: Holden After & Before |
- | Tara McGuire | 13 | 2022 | $1.30 Add |
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From  Twin SelvesFrom: The M Word |
Julie Booker reflects on her life and journey to motherhood. Topics discussed include career, marriage, childlessness, grief, multiples, and motherhood after forty. | Julie Booker | 9 | 2014 | $0.90 Add |
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From  TwoFrom: The Seed |
This chapter starts with a discussion of women’s progress in society as it relates to the topic of infertility. She discusses the history of film and pop culture references regarding … | Alexandra Kimball | 22 | 2019 | $2.20 Add |
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From  Two: Sailing the South PacificFrom: The Imperilled Ocean |
In readings from this book Journalist Lauren Trethewey explores stories about the many ways in which people around the world interact with the ocean. In this chapter Trethewey interviews Fiona … | Laura Trethewey | 24 | 2020 | $2.40 Add |
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From  NEW! Women at the Table-Space InvadersPart 1. Who Gets to Lead? From: Women Winning Office |
In Women at the Table-Space Invaders Nash explores the many ways women can lead. She examines what leading can look like, how the Covid-19 pandemic has changed leadership, and how new … | Peggy Nash | 7 | 2022 | $0.70 Add |
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From  NEW! "The Broom" |
This chapter delves into Scoppa’s story and history in Italy and Montreal. His career in organized crime is explored. | Eric Thibault; Félix Séguin | 15 | 2022 | $1.50 Add |
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From  NEW! “I was always apprehensive”: The Story of Ulysse GallantChapter Three From: Bombs and Barbed Wire |
Chapter Three focuses on the story of Ulysse Gallant, from Moncton, New Brunswick, describing his career in the army with the New Brunswick Rangers before the war, joining the airforce and … | Ronald Cormier | 13 | 2022 | $1.30 Add |
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From  0.2 EaseFrom: You Only Live Twice |
Chase relays awkward and funny stories about sex from his childhood while Mike reflects back to him what he thinks the stories might mean for Chase. | Chase Joynt; Mike Hoolboom | 2 | 2016 | $0.20 Add |
