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Paul Kane (The Canadians)
By Mary Lile Benham. 1977
Biography of an artist who travelled extensively in Canada, recording the grandeur of the land, and the interesting customs and…
lifestyles of the Indians he met. Grades 5-8. c1977. (The Canadians)Passage across the Mersey
By Robert Bhatia. 2017
When Helen Forrester’s father went bankrupt in the 1930’s, she and her six siblings fell from a comfortable middle-class existence…
into wretched poverty. Later in life, Helen wrote a series of memoirs which told the harrowing account of her family’s struggles in Depression-era Liverpool. Now her son Robert recounts the unexpected life that Helen went on to live; of the remarkable love story with a young man from a background a million miles away from everything a Lancashire Lass like Helen would have known, and of the astonishing lengths she went to in order to achieve happiness. 2017.Out of Muskoka
By James Bartleman. 2002
The memoirs of James Bartleman, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, detailing his rise from poverty and discrimination to the top of the…
diplomatic and vice-regal life. Born in 1939, Bartleman grew up in a canvas tent and a series of uninsulated frame shacks around Port Carling, Ontario. An American millionaire on holiday in Muskoka paved the road to higher education and diplomacy. 2002.Out standing in the field: a memoir of military service
By Sandra Perron. 2017
Throughout her military training, Sandra Perron was repeatedly identified as top of her class, but was also subject to "pranks"…
that included stripping her uniform of insignia (which is a not-so-subtle way of informing her that her platoon did not have her back). The lessons she learned, however, weren't all negative - through several deployments, including Bosnia and Croatia, she forged lasting friendships with men and women. Her memoir shows that while the Canadian military did eventually let her down, she did not do the same to her fellow soldiers or her country; it also shows that the spirit of a true hero cannot be bent or broken. Winner of the 2017 Mavis Gallant Prize for Non-Fiction (QWF). 2017.Out of darkness: the Jeff Healey story
By Cindy Watson. 2010
Losing both eyes to retinoblastoma, a rare form of cancer, opened a door to another world for Jeff Healey. Out…
of darkness he created music, becoming one of the most influential blues-rock and jazz performers of our time. Winner of the 2012 Golden Oak Award. Grades 5-8. 2010.Our grandmothers, ourselves: reflections of Canadian women
By Gina Valle. 1999
Through short stories, poems, journal entries, letters and more, nineteen Canadian women of various cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds celebrate…
the memories of their grandmothers and pay tribute to the significant role they have played in forming their identities. 1999.Over the boards: the Ron Ellis story
By Ron Ellis, Kevin Shea. 2002
Painting friends: the Beaver Hall women painters
By Barbara Meadowcroft. 1999
10 women met at a Montreal art school in the early part of the 20th century, and soon decided to…
form a group and function as professional painters. Much like the Group of Seven, with whom the Beaver Hall Hill Group exhibited in the 1920s and '30s, Emily Coonan, Prudence Heward, Mabel Lockerby and the rest of the group worked successfully both in Canada and internationally, though their story has been overlooked by art historians until recently. The author demonstrates how the support the women gave each other was essential to their success in the male-dominated art world, and discusses their paintings in the context of the social and political circumstances of the period. 1999.At the height of her career in journalism, Jan Wong's world came crashing down - a story she wrote on…
a school shooting sparked a violent backlash, including death threats. When her newspaper failed to stand by her, she spiraled into clinical depression and found herself unable to write. The paper's management thought she was feigning illness and fired her, her insurer rejected her claim of depression, and her publisher refused to publish this book. Includes strong language. c2012.Out of sight
By Linda Tennent. 2012
An account of the author’s journey into blindness over six decades from a progressive eye disease called Retinitis Pigmentosa (also…
known as tunnel vision). Focusses on the many challenges faced and the coping tools used, and can be read as a resource for both those facing vision loss and those who support them. 2012.Pain: journeys around my parents
By Keith Garebian. 2000
Keith Garebian was born in Bombay, India, by an Anglo-Indian mother and an Armenian father. He spent his formative years…
in the cultural cauldron of Bombay prior to his emigration to Canada. Pain is a memoir that explores Garebian's origins, his childhood, his memories of India, his encounters with his mixed parentage and heritage and his emigration. 2000.Paddling her own canoe: the times and texts of E. Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake) (Studies in gender and history)
By Carole Gerson, Veronica Jane Strong-Boag. 2000
Pauline Johnson, who read her works under the name Tekahionwake, was a poet, feminist, performer, First Nations champion, nationalist, and…
political activist. She alternately chronicled her times while questioning its prejudices. An unmarried, independent woman at the turn of the century, she "talked back" to the Euro-Canadian culture of the day, demanding rights for women and native peoples, and challenging the stereotypes attributed to both those groups.Pal Hal: an uninhibited, no-holds-barred account of the life and times of Harold Ballard
By Dick Beddoes. 1989
Written when Harold Ballard was 86 and in fragile health, Beddoes captures the essence of the man who became a…
Canadian hockey legend. In turn rude, crude, generous, bombastic, charming, outrageous, sentimental, and comic, Ballard lived his personal life in public, providing his fans and foes with a continuing soap opera of sex, power, and greed at Maple Leaf Gardens. Some strong language. 1989.Our life with the Rocket: the Maurice Richard story
By Sheila Fischman, Roch Carrier. 2001
Maurice Richard, The Rocket, was one of the greatest hockey players of his era and he remains an enduring icon…
of hockey excellence. This book captures a world in which a brooding, taciturn athlete became a powerful, enduring symbol for French Canadians. It also follows the story of a young boy, the author himself, whose youthful worship of Richard was tempered by politics and personal life, and evolved into an entirely different sort of appreciation for an extraordinary man. Winner of the 2003 CNIB Torgi Award. 2001.Paper shadows: a Chinatown childhood
By Wayson Choy. 1999
This is a memoir of the author's childhood days in Vancouver's Chinatown, during the 1930s and 1940s. He is able…
to piece together deeply held family secrets that came from China in the form of "paper shadows." With an engaging style, he reveals the link between these secrets and his own life. Some strong language. Canada Reads 2012. 1999.Overtime: the legend of Guy Lafleur
By Georges-Hébert Germain. 1990
The author gives an insider's view of life in the NHL by telling the story of Guy Lafleur. He describes…
the personal and professional sacrifices needed to stay at the top, the disappointment that drove Lafleur from the team he loved, and his return to the world of hockey at a time when younger players were dominating the league. 1990.Genius born of anguish: the life & legacy of Henri Nouwen
By Kevin Burns, Michael W Higgins. 2012
Henri Nouwen (1932-1996), the renowned writer and priest, left the world a rich and enduring legacy in his 39 books…
on living a spiritual life. This book delves into the complexity, the quirkiness, the mystery, and the intensity of this gifted "holy misfit" whose humanity nourished and informed his faith every step of the way. Rooted in his prolific published work, and reinforced by in-depth interviews with the people who knew Henri well, this fresh look at a 20th-century icon introduces Nouwen to a new generation. 2012.In its early days as Bytown, Ottawa was a community of entrepreneurs. Through the stories of eight intriguing businessmen the…
development of the country's capital is revealed. These capital titans, in working toward their dreams, flavoured the region, and the country, with their strong personalities and opinions, and their legacy is still being felt today. 2004.Orser: a skater's life
By Steve Milton, Brian Orser. 1988
Orser, world champion figure skater, describes the hard work and dedication that is required to "reach the top" of this…
sport. He also explains the intense pressure that is faced by young athletes when they compete in international competitions, such as the Olympics. For junior and senior high and adult readers. c1988.Oscar Peterson: the will to swing
By Gene Lees. 1988
This biography of jazz pianist Oscar Peterson looks at his experiences growing up black and talented in Montreal during the…
1940s. Portrays other famous musicians and singers with whom he has worked. Some strong language. 1988.