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Conclusion

From: White Benevolence

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In the conclusion, Amanda Gebhard, Sheelah McLean and Verna St. Denis reflect on the collection and reiterate their hopes for what it can accomplish. This collection has traced the … ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Family Comes First

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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Laurie Glenn Norris recounts the story of Myrtle. The chapter discusses her upbringing, foster care, her Indigenous identity, being a mother, family, being illiterate and navigating a city, … 6 $0.60 Add
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In Patagonia I Dreamed in Punjabi

From: My Mother, My Translator

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A poem about a bus ride to Ludhiana. 1 $0.10 Add
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The Void

From: Walking Away from Hate

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What’s Natural?

From: Are We Done Fighting?

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This chapter examines the question of how humans naturally relate to violence, considering archeological, anthropological, biological and psychological evidence. The author asserts that the … 9 $0.90 Add
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After the Hate

From: Walking Away from Hate

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Book Burning

From: My Mother, My Translator

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Revisits the terror of 1984, the trauma it caused, and how that trauma shaped his drive to be a writer. 11 $1.10 Add
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Safety

From: Are We Done Fighting?

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In this chapter, the author considers research about how we perceive safety, as well as what keeps us safe from violence. He also explores factors that can lead to adults being unsafe or violent, … 11 $1.10 Add
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Teena’s Dream

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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Janet Hammock imagines the future story of Teena, someone currently learning how to read and write. The chapter is different discusses reaching ones literary goals, motivations afterwards, … 8 $0.80 Add
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Afterword: Adventures in Literacy

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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Greg Cook concludes the book with the afterword: Adventures in Literacy. The chapter reflects on the topics and stories discussed throughout the book including the empowerment of literacy, … 3 $0.30 Add
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Ergodicity

From: My Mother, My Translator

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Singh’s studies at McGill are shared. From connections made and lessons learned to the challenges created by unaddressed trauma. 30 $3.00 Add
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In Retrospect

From: Walking Away from Hate

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When Hate Rises

From: Are We Done Fighting?

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This chapter considers situations where hate emerges, and uses research to examine and clarify common understandings about why hate has emerged. He provides tips on how to respond to and confront … 16 $1.60 Add
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Appendices

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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The appendix includes Canada’s Adult Literacy Statistics, a list of Educational Programs in New Brunswick, and a list of Literacy Service Providers Across Canada. ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Cherries

From: My Mother, My Translator

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Making sense of and solving the mysteries of memories is discussed while chronicling Singh’s battle with suicidal thoughts. 13 $1.30 Add
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Epilogue

From: Walking Away from Hate

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