Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing

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The Battle in the Forest
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The Battle in the Forest

The Trade in Indian Trees

From: Unsettling Canada

The Battle in the Forest discusses Manuel’s experiences working with and against B.C. forestry. The chapter explores how Indigenous people and lands bear the brunt of the logging’s … 12 $1.20 Add
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The Beginning of the End
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The Beginning of the End

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter continues to explore the aftermath of Scoppa’s arrest and his contact with the authors. ; 19 $1.90 Add
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The Best Interests of the Child

The Best Interests of the Child

From: The M Word

Fiona Tinwei Lam reflects on her life as a single mother in their thirties, the struggles of unwed and young mothers, single motherhood, and more. 14 $1.40 Add
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The Best Strip Club in Canada

The Best Strip Club in Canada

Part 4: Selling the Fantasy

From: This is My Real Name

Chapter 11 explores Brunet’s time at the club Moonlighter & Sirens in Niagara. Topics discussed include legality of stripping and protections for strippers, perfect clients, confidence, hotel … 31 $3.10 Add
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The Blues

The Blues

From: They Called Me Chocolate Rocket

His time as a part-time scout, his relationship with the St Louis Blues ; 16 $1.60 Add
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The Bodhisattva of Compassion

The Bodhisattva of Compassion

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s perspective. She continues to tell the story of her escape to Indonesia. 12 $1.20 Add
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The Book
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The Book

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter explores "The Book" and its power. ; 12 $1.20 Add
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The Book of Ruth

The Book of Ruth

From: A Lucky Life

Discusses the life of his wife and their life together 22 $2.20 Add
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"The Broom"
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"The Broom"

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter delves into Scoppa’s story and history in Italy and Montreal. His career in organized crime is explored. ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Hanlan's Point

Hanlan’s Point

From: Any Other Way

Ed Jackson recounds the evolution of Hanlan’s point on Toronto Island from queer gathering place to the city’s first oficially designated clothing optional beach. 1 $0.10 Add
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The Bug
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The Bug

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

This chapter discusses surveillance of Scoppa. ; 23 $2.30 Add
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THE BUSINESS OF SOLDIERING

THE BUSINESS OF SOLDIERING

From: Casa Loma

1895 – 1910. The social life, Pellatt as a colonel, to aldershot for the empire ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Butterflies

The Butterflies

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective after his death as he looks on his familly in Đà Lạt. 12 $1.20 Add
The Care We Dream Of

The Care We Dream Of

Liberatory & Transformative Approaches to LGBTQ+ Health

What if you could trust in getting the health care you need in ways that felt good and helped you thrive? What if the health system honoured and valued queer and trans people’s lives, … 352 View