Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing
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From  Losing the LightFrom: No One to Tell |
In this chapter, former RCMP officer Janet Merlo recounts her continued abuse, even on stress leave. New leadership at the RCMP motivated her to bring her situation to light. This chapter also … | Janet Merlo | 11 | 2013 | $1.10 Add |
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From  LossPART 3: LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF From: Nerve |
The authors reflect on their transitions out of significant leadership roles. Specifically, the authors talk about how they handled these changes and the emotions they experienced during the … | Indira Samarasekera; Martha Piper | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
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From  LossesFrom: A Lucky Life |
Family members he has lost | Richard B. Goldbloom | 19 | 2013 | $1.90 Add |
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From  Love and SexFrom: The Teen Sex Trade |
A young black Nova Scotian describes her early teen years and the first sexual experiences she had as resulted from being in the foster care system. Clearly describes her experience of … | Jade M. Brooks | 23 | 2017 | $2.30 Add |
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From  Love/Cream/HeatFrom: The Whole Animal |
129 | Corinna Chong | 18 | 2023 | $1.80 Add |
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From  Love JailPart 2: Statues of Lions From: This is My Real Name |
Chapter 5 follows Brunet’s time back at the Royal. Topics discussed include her relationship with Luke, her relationship with Jace turning violent, masculinity, mental health, and addiction. | Cid V Brunet | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
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From  Love Without PainFrom: On Love and Tyranny |
In this chapter, Heberlein explores Arendt’s ideas about love in the context of platonic friendship. | Ann Heberlein | 9 | 2021 | $0.90 Add |
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From  NEW! Loyalty |
This chapter explores loyalty and more mafia history in Montreal and beyond. | Eric Thibault; Félix Séguin | 14 | 2022 | $1.40 Add |
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From  Lucky |
In this chapter, the author describes his upbringing as a young gay Black man in Canton, Ohio. He was diagnosed with HIV in 1995, but protease inhibitor medication successfully treated his condition. | Eddie Walker | 7 | 2021 | $0.70 Add |
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From  NEW! Ma and PaFrom: My Mother, My Translator |
Recalls Singh’s mother’s introduction to his father. Her status and success were highlighted as she entered into an unhappy marriage. | Jaspreet Singh | 10 | 2021 | $1.00 Add |
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From  Macon Whoopee |
His time with the Macon Whoopee, promotion of Hockey in the American South | John Paris Jr.; Robert Ashe | 15 | 2014 | $1.50 Add |
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From  NEW! Makeover |
The chapter recounts Carr’s drugstore, shoplifting from the Hudson’s Bay, Suz and Gloria, ideas of “whiteness”, Maryanne’s birthday party, and the cruel intentions … | Margaret Macpherson | 26 | 2022 | $2.60 Add |
 NEW! Making a HomeAssisted Living in the Community for Young Disabled People |
In some Canadian provinces, people with severe physical disabilities are simply warehoused in nursing homes, where many people, especially in the age of homecare, are in the final stages of their … | Jen Powley | 136 | 2023 | View |
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From  NEW! Making it WorkFrom: On Account of Darkness |
This chapter tells the stories of various non-white Canadians dealing with racism in Southern Ontario. Joe and Bob Izumi’s careers and impacts are explored. | Ian Kennedy | 14 | 2022 | $1.40 Add |
 Man at the AirportHow Social Media Saved My Life: One Syrian's Story |
Man at the Airport explores what it means to be a Syrian, an “illegal” and a refugee. More broadly, it examines the power of social media to amplify individual voices and facilitate … | Hassan Al Kontar | 232 | 2021 | View |
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From  NEW! Man in a PhotographFrom: Ghosts in a Photograph |
Chapter Nine focuses on Stepan Fedorovych Kostashchuk, a distant relative in Ukraine. Discussing his participation with the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), their role as Nazi collaboraters, … | Myrna Kostash | 18 | 2022 | $1.80 Add |
