War

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Introduction

Introduction

From: The 1956 Hungarian Revolution

Introduction ; ; ; 9 $1.17 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Man at the Airport

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Introduction

Introduction

From: Asleep in the Deep

The introduction summarizes the events surrounding the German sinking of the Canadian Hospital Ship Llandovery Castle in World War I. Following the war, the actions of the U-boat commander and … 5 $0.50 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Imagined Truths

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Bombs and Barbed Wire
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Introduction

From: Bombs and Barbed Wire

The Introduction highlights the role of Acadians in every theatre of the Second World War and states the book’s objective of bringing their stories to a wider audience. 3 $0.30 Add
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Introduction
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Introduction

From: Wanda’s War

In the Introduction, author Marsha Faubert, reflects on meeting her husband George, his family, and her mother in law Wanda (Gizmunt) Surdykowski, a Polish immigrant. The chapter explores … 15 $1.50 Add
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It Began With a Story

It Began With a Story

From: From Bombs to Books

Describes the experience of teachers and a principal working with a seventeen-year-old refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo who would not follow instructions. Once his personal history … 7 $0.70 Add
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It's All in Your Mind

It’s All in Your Mind

From: Imagined Truths

This chapter discusses mental health and illness, abuse, and the author’s relationship with his mother. 29 $2.90 Add
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Journey's End
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Journey’s End

From: Wanda’s War

Chapter 12 follows Casey’s arrival and early years after arriving in Canada after a seven-year journey with the Polish Army. The chapter covers his immigration to Canada, work on a farm … 16 $1.60 Add
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June Sisters

June Sisters

From: Three Funerals for my Father

The author narrates this chapter, talking about events in her life and her family. She reflects on her relationship and memories with her father. 9 $0.90 Add
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Keeping Hope Alive

Keeping Hope Alive

From: From Bombs to Books

Describes the story of how a man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was a teacher and activist which made him a target of the army. Details his struggles to claim asylum and finally … 18 $1.80 Add
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@kontar81

From: Man at the Airport

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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Leaving Syria

Leaving Syria

From: Man at the Airport

In this chapter, the author describes his experiences as a law student in Syria, and his first international trip to Abu Dhabi. 5 $0.50 Add
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Legacy

Legacy

From: Three Funerals for my Father

This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. He witnesses the death of his wife and his childrens’ lives. 4 $0.40 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