Biography, Autobiography & Life Writing
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From  How Was This Possible? Auvergne, 2011-15From: Holocaust to Resistance |
Holocaust to Resistance, My Journey is a powerful, awe-inspiring memoir from author and activist Suzanne Berliner Weiss. Born to Jewish parents in Paris in 1941, Suzanne was hidden from the Nazis … | Suzanne Berliner Weiss | 16 | 2019 | $1.60 Add |
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From  Legacy |
This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. He witnesses the death of his wife and his childrens’ lives. | Jolie Phuong Hoang | 4 | 2021 | $0.40 Add |
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From  Notes on the Gay BarFrom: Any Other Way |
An account of a visit to a Toronto gay bar by a straight researcher, done as part of an observation study of Toronto bars conducted in the 1950’s. | Robert Popham | 3 | 2017 | $0.30 Add |
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From  NEW! Taking Care of YourselfPart 5. Campaigning From: Women Winning Office |
In Taking Care of Yourself Nash stresses the importance of work life balance in the life of a politician. In this chapter Nash explores the realities of day-to-day political life, ways to help … | Peggy Nash | 6 | 2022 | $0.60 Add |
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From  The Art of NegotiationStuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic From: Umingmak |
Readings in Part Four of this title, entitled "Turf Wars" discuss the challenges and conflicts faced by communities in the Northwest Territories during Stuart Hodgson’s career. … | Jake Ootes | 9 | 2020 | $0.90 Add |
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From  The gleam and the gloryFrom: The Wheel of Things |
- | Mollie Gillen | 9 | 2015 | $0.90 Add |
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From  Those Who Left and Those Who Stayed |
This chapter details the author’s experiences growing up as a gay man in Eqypt, and his work with refugees and migrants who have been affected by HIV. | Ahmed Awadalla | 12 | 2021 | $1.20 Add |
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From  NEW! Twenty NineFrom: Holden After & Before |
- | Tara McGuire | 11 | 2022 | $1.10 Add |
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From  NEW! YamnuskaFrom: My Mother, My Translator |
Follows conversations and experiences between Singh and his sister in the wake of their mother’s death. | Jaspreet Singh | 18 | 2021 | $1.80 Add |
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From  2.8 Leaving HomeFrom: You Only Live Twice |
Mike is grateful for his doctor Chelsea and reflects on her challenges treating people with HIV. Chase reflects on his childhood home. They both consider home could be in other people who share … | Chase Joynt; Mike Hoolboom | 5 | 2016 | $0.50 Add |
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From  NEW! Concrete IndiansTRANSFORMING THE CITY From: Indigenous Toronto |
Concrete Indians is an open-call portraiture series started in 2008 that focuses on reflections of contemporary Indigenous identity and decolonization. Photos included. | Nadya Kwandibens | 4 | 2021 | $0.40 Add |
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From NEW! Ensuring Voters VotePart 6. The Election From: Women Winning Office |
In Ensuring Voters Vote Nash stresses the importance of making sure people actually vote. Nash does this by discussing advance polls, election days, and the role of candidates in ensuring people … | Peggy Nash | 4 | 2022 | $0.40 Add |
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From Green Gables enshrinedFrom: The Wheel of Things |
- | Mollie Gillen | 8 | 2015 | $0.80 Add |
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From Leap of FaithStuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic From: Umingmak |
Readings in Part Four of this title, entitled "Turf Wars" discuss the challenges and conflicts faced by communities in the Northwest Territories during Stuart Hodgson’s career. … | Jake Ootes | 11 | 2020 | $1.10 Add |
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From Red Shadows |
In this chapter, the author explores her feelings for her mother, who died of AIDS when Mayer was 3 years old. | Lester Eugene Mayers | 5 | 2021 | $0.50 Add |
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From  NEW! Sananguaq: Inuit Stone Carving for Our CommunityCommunity and Sovereighty: Section 3 From: Qummut Qukiria! |
This chapter focuses on Sananguaq’s closing ceremony. Discussing Inuit stone carvings, heritage projects, youth participation, and a call to action for more work like this. | Byron Gray; Lorna Schwartzentruber; Nathan Stern | 6 | 2022 | $0.60 Add |
