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The Man’s Man

From: Imagined Truths

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The author further explores his relationship with his grandfather and family history. 16 $1.60 Add
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The Most Glittering Post

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough examines Winston Churchill’s early career (1909-1912) as well as his personal life during this period. He focuses on his work at the Home Office, his relationship with … 26 $2.60 Add
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To Descoigne road camp

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

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He is moved to Descoigne Road Camp, talks about the country surrounding it ; 6 $0.60 Add
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A Normal Person

From: Man at the Airport

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In this chapter, the author outlines how he became trapped in Malaysia after attempting to fly to Equador. 18 $1.80 Add
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Chapters 31-35

From: My Road from Damascus

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Includes the chapters "My Great Escape", "Honoring the Guest at Tadmur Prison", "The Welcoming Ceremony", "Debates in Hell", and "Privileges Granted … 38 $3.80 Add
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Dieppe, August 19, 1942: The Story of John Arsenault

Chapter Six

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

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Chapter Six focuses on the story of John Arsenault, from Adamsville, New Brunswick, describing his time with the Royal Canadian Engineers in the 7th Field Company, the failed storming of Dieppe, … 16 $1.60 Add
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It’s All in Your Mind

From: Imagined Truths

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This chapter discusses mental health and illness, abuse, and the author’s relationship with his mother. 29 $2.90 Add
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Life at Descoigne

From: Within the Barbed Wire Fence

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talks about life at Descoigne Road Camp ; 6 $0.60 Add
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On the Move

England, Canada, and England Again

From: Asleep in the Deep

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Anna Stamers left No. 1 CGH on May 21, 1917, after fifteen months of continuous service in France. Anna was granted a 17 day leave and returns to Canada where, due to poor health, she was granted … 20 $2.00 Add
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Peace and Fire

From: Three Funerals for my Father

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This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. It gives insight into the changes and challenges faced by the family under the communist government. 3 $0.30 Add
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Preparing for War

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough examines the preperations for war made by Winston Churchill and Jack Fisher (1911-1914) including the naval officers involved, the role of oil, the Mediterranean naval … 41 $4.10 Add
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The Impact of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution in Argentina

From: The 1956 Hungarian Revolution

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The outbreak of the Hungarian revolution on October 23, 1956, brought forth solidarity movements from Hungarian émigrés and their environment all over the world. It has justifiably been … 11 $1.43 Add
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They Cannot Hide From the World What They Did

From: From Bombs to Books

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Describes the experience of an Indonesian family who were hunted by security forces in Aech and split apart before illegally journeying to Malaysia and becoming refugee claimants. 15 $1.50 Add
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@kontar81

From: Man at the Airport

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This chapter describes Al Kontar’s plight: no visa, no way home, and no way out of the airport in Kuala Lumpur. He turned to social media to share his story and seek help. 19 $1.90 Add
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‘Commence Hostilities against Germany’

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough provides a close examination of the first year of the First World War (1914) with emphasis on Winston Churchill’s contributions. He focuses on the decision to go to … 71 $7.10 Add
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“Like a load of pigs”: The Story of Alcide Gallant

Chapter Seven

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

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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