Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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Letting Her Own Light Shine

Letting Her Own Light Shine

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Laura Wells recounts the story of Elaine. The story discusses the desire to read to your children, anxiety, the impacts of poor experiences from the school system, her children, work aspirations, … 4 $0.40 Add
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City of Love at the Castle on the Hill

City of Love at the Castle on the Hill

From: Any Other Way

Maureen Fitzgerald recalls the events surrounding a mass gay wedding at Toronto’s Casa Loma during Rob Ford’s tenure as mayor. ; 5 $0.50 Add
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Lie Back and Get Comfortable

Lie Back and Get Comfortable

From: Between Certain Death and a Possible Future

This essay concerns the youthful experiences of a Jewish woman as she confronts the anti-queer predudice of her mother. 7 $0.70 Add
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liefde/love
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liefde/love

From: Alfabet/Alphabet

The author reflects on her migration to Canada, and her first encounters with poetry. 6 $0.60 Add
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The Outing
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The Outing

From: Len & Cub

This chapter details the circumstances of Len’s outing in 1931, after which he was forced to leave Havelock. ; 11 $1.10 Add
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Life and Death on a Hospital Ship

Life and Death on a Hospital Ship

The Risks and the Rules

From: Asleep in the Deep

In late March 1918, Anna Samers was transferred to the hospital ship Llandovery Castle which traveled between England and Halifax. This last assignment brought her to the attention of the world. … 30 $3.00 Add
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Life at Descoigne

Life at Descoigne

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

talks about life at Descoigne Road Camp ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Life at Yellowhead

Life at Yellowhead

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

Talks about life at Yellowhead Road Camp ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Life Is Amazing

Life Is Amazing

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

Judy Bowman recounts the story of Patricia. The story discusses surviving an abusive marriage, freedom, education, and her passion for helping others. 5 $0.50 Add
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Mississauga Meetup: Queer Organizing in the 905

Mississauga Meetup: Queer Organizing in the 905

From: Any Other Way

Anu Radha Verma discusses Queer organizing in Mississauga 3 $0.30 Add
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Lightning Rod

Lightning Rod

Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic

From: Umingmak

Readings in Part Three of this title, entitled "Emperor of the North" discuss Hodgson’s growing power and influence in the communities of the Northwest Territories. Topics … 16 $1.60 Add
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Bombs and Barbed Wire
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“Like a dream”: The Story of Armand Landry

Chapter Eight

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

Chapter Eight focuses on the story of Armand Landry, from Saint-François-de-Madawaska, New Brunswick, his time with the Royal 22nd Regiment or “Van Doos,” his constant companions … 17 $1.70 Add
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Bombs and Barbed Wire
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“Like a load of pigs”: The Story of Alcide Gallant

Chapter Seven

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

Chapter Seven focuses on the story of Alcide Gallant, from Abrams Village, Prince Edward Island, describing his time Perth Regiment of the 11th Canadian Infantry Brigade of 5th Canadian Armoured … 11 $1.10 Add
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Like an Immigrant
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Like an Immigrant

Community and Sovereighty: Section 3

From: Qummut Qukiria!

This chapter reflects on Greenland, in its current state from pre-colonization to self-rule. 4 $0.40 Add
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Like the White Wings of Angels
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Like the White Wings of Angels

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Seven focuses on the connections Louise had been making during the Second World War while Len was away. The chapter explores Louise’s relationship with Murray and Doris Speirs, her … 23 $2.30 Add
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Limit Situations

Limit Situations

From: On Love and Tyranny

In this chapter, the author delves further into Arendt’s infatuation with Heidegger. 6 $0.60 Add