Biography & Autobiography
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Stories of My Mother and the General's Cookbook
Stories from the life of former Louisiana Attorney General and Mrs. William J. Guste, Jr. and family, and "the General's" cookbook by Anne D. Guste
While assisting in the care of an aging and yet very active parent, the author recounts many of the stories that were often told to her by her mother of some of the most memorable and vivid scenes in her long life of more than ninety years. As the ...
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They Called Me Alicia
A Memoir by Aracelly Contreras Borja
They Called Me Alicia is a true story about a young girl named Mercedes growing up in another time, place, and culture. Born in Quito, Ecuador to an unwed servant who could not afford to raise her, Mercedes is sold when she is four years old to an ...
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It All Started With Lasagna
The Life Story of Peter Mercanti and His Ingredients for Business Success, Leadership and Happiness by Peter Tassi
It All Started with Lasagna is a chance to get up close and personal with Peter Mercanti, a successful Hamilton businessman who came to Canada as an immigrant at age seven with his parents. With forthright honesty, Peter shares the story of his rise ...
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Lost But Never Alone
by MaryAnn Westgard
This is a true story of the life of MaryAnn Westgard in her own words and as she lived it. It is a story of how alcoholism can destroy a family and cause consequences that last a lifetime. It is a story filled with love, adventure, mystery, ...
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She Called Her Joy
A sister lost and found by Tamela Georgi
"Who are you?" The mystery relative couldn't tell her. She was adopted. Tami had just discovered that she was a DNA match to a complete stranger. They were related. But how? Tami's mother, the family historian, couldn't help, either. She had ...
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Just Call Me 'Teacher'
A Memoir about My Career as a Correctional Educator by Rosemary Pineau
Teaching at all levels and at all institutions should be fun and rewarding. Teaching in a federal prison brings its own challenges and at the same time, its own rewards. Building trust between the teacher and the inmate learners is the first order ...
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Sing Along With Me
Sequel to This Is My Story, This Is My Song by Leonard S. Buxton
Step into the strange vagaries of a clergyman’s life, one dotted with hills and valleys, successes and betrayals, and a generous dose of serendipity. Walk along with Reverend Leonard S. Buxton, a clergyman who rejected the strict dictates of his ...
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Always by My Side
A family's journey with their beloved dog by Lianne Hill
Always by My Side is a feel-good story of a young couple, Lianne and Paul, and their journey through life with their dog, Paisley. After getting their puppy as a wedding gift to each other, they experience the challenges of following career ...
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Over-Time
The untold and surprising story of the Rebels, One of Canada's longest-lasting amateur, adult hockey teams by Bob Falconi
In today's sport's world, the modern day athlete has attained rock-star status. To those who are legends and well deserving of their status, we give accolades. All too often however, we hear about those who cheat, use illegal drugs or disrespect ...
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Beyond Brochures
A Guide for Travellers, their Advisors and Tales from the Road by John Picken
In Beyond Brochures, travellers will glean the wisdom of someone who has enjoyed decades of helping people plan and enjoy their travel. This treasure trove of notes and personal observations about how to plan travel will start the novice traveller ...
