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Biography and Memoir May 2017
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Rumours of glory : a memoir
by Bruce Cockburn
The award-winning Canadian musician traces his five-decade career of politics, activism and spiritual growth in diverse world regions, revealing how his exposure to evolving music styles has shaped him as an artist.
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Tomboy survival guide
by Ivan E. Coyote
Shares the author's life as a tomboy, training as an electrician, and navigating the world as a transgender person
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They Desire a Better Country / Ils Désirent Une Patrie Meilleure
by Lawrence Scanlan
Twice a year, in summer and in winter, appointments to the Order of Canada are posted in newspapers across the country. The range of professions represented are often dizzying, but there are common themes in the choices: excellence, service to the nation, passion, innovation, commitment, dedication, brilliance. The order's motto effectively captures the generous and selfless spirit of these people: Desiderantes meliorem patriam-they desire a better country. The Order of Canada-our nation's highest honour-was launched fifty years ago in 1967 by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. Since then, almost seven thousand Canadians have received the award for service to their communities, the nation, and, in some cases, the world. To celebrate the Order of Canada's fiftieth anniversary in 2017, the Rideau Hall Foundation commissioned this exceptional book with the aim of encouraging Canadians to learn about some of the remarkable individuals who have garnered this prestigious award. .
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Pilgrimage : my search for the real Pope Francis
by Mark K. Shriver
A portrait of Pope Francis and his faith draws on interviews with the men and women who knew him as a child, before he became a priest, or during his years as a bishop, sharing additional insights into the individuals who helped shape his beliefs.
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| Grace Notes: My Recollections by Katey SagalBest known for her role as Peggy Bundy on television's Married...with Children, Katey Sagal has experienced a varied career in show business as a singer-songwriter and actress. In Grace Notes, she chronicles her life in conversational vignettes about growing up, her relationships with her parents (both of whom died young), her own illness with cancer, her addictions, and her friends and family. This book is for readers who appreciate insightful memoirs about the authors' lives, as well as for Sagal's fans. For another reflective autobiography that omits superficial gossip, check out Linda Ronstadt's Simple Dreams. |
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Focus on: Athletes and Competitors
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For the love of the game : my story
by Michael Jordan
More than two hundred full-color photographs combine with Jordan's personal anecdotes and reminiscences to chronicle the life and times of the NBA's greatest player, detailing his college and professional career, the murder of his father, the business of basketball, and more.
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Open : an autobiography
by Andre Agassi
A candid memoir by the tennis champion includes coverage of his Grand Slam wins, establishment of a charitable foundation for underprivileged children and marriage to Stefanie Graf.
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99 : stories of the game
by Wayne Gretzky
One of the greatest sports figures of all time salutes his heroes and takes us inside pro hockey as few others can.
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Bleeding blue : giving my all for the game
by Wendel Clark
The hockey player known for his all-out style of play describes his life and career, from his youth in Saskatchewan to his days with the Toronto Maple Leafs
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