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Jane Austen's bookshelf : a rare book collector's quest to find the women writers who shaped a legend. by Romney, Rebecca.;
Long before she was a rare book dealer, Rebecca Romney was a devoted reader of Jane Austen. She read and reread all her books, often wishing Austen wrote just one more. But Austen wasn't a lone genius. She wrote at a time of great experimentation for women writers--and clues about those women are sprinkled like bread crumbs throughout Austen's work. Every character in Northanger Abbey who isn't a boor sings the praises of Ann Radcliffe. The phrase "pride and prejudice" came from Frances Burney's second novel, Cecilia. The women who populated Jane Austen's bookshelf profoundly influenced her work. So where had these women gone? Why hadn't Romney--despite her training--ever read them? And why were they no longer embraced as part of the wider literary canon? In "Jane Austen's Bookshelf", Romney investigates the lives and work of the women writers whom Austen loved: Frances Burney, Ann Radcliffe, Charlotte Lennox, Hannah More, Charlotte Smith, Elizabeth Inchbald, Hester Lynch Thrale Piozzi, and Maria Edgeworth. In each chapter, Romney explores how these women became writers, how they influenced Austen, and how they've been forgotten in the years since. Romney collects the once-famed works of these writers, physically re-creating Austen's bookshelf and making a convincing case for why these books should be placed back on the to-be-read pile of all book lovers today. In "Jane Austen's Bookshelf" will encourage you to look beyond assigned reading lists, question who decides what belongs there, and build your very own collection of favorite novels.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Literary Figures; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women; LITERARY CRITICISM / Feminist;
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We Did OK, Kid [sound recording] : A Memoir. by Hopkins, Anthony.;
In this long-awaited memoir, Academy Awardwinning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theater career, difficult childhood, and path to sobriety.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Audiobooks.; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Entertainment & Performing Arts; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Rich & Famous;
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Farewell yellow brick road : memories of my life on tour / by John, Elton,author.; Furnish, David,writer of foreword.;
"In this lavish celebration authored by the icon himself, Elton John shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories of his record-breaking final tour. Readers will get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into every aspect of this globe-spanning spectacle, including Elton's legendary touring wardrobe by Gucci, official photography, and more. As the tour weaves across the world, Elton reaches back in time to reflect on key moments from his life on the road while sharing never-before-seen images, costumes, and memorabilia. Join Elton on his remarkable, career-affirming farewell"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; John, Elton.; Concert tours.; Rock musicians; Singers;
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A house in the sky : a memoir / by Lindhout, Amanda.; Corbett, Sara.;
Includes bibliographical references."The spectacularly dramatic memoir of a woman whose curiosity about the world led her from rural Canada to imperiled and dangerous countries on every continent, and then into fifteen months of harrowing captivity in Somalia--a story of courage, resilience, and extraordinary grace.At the age of eighteen, Amanda Lindhout moved from her hardscrabble Alberta hometown to the big city--Calgary--and worked as a cocktail waitress, saving her tips so she could travel the globe. As a child, she escaped a violent household by paging through National Geographic and imagining herself in its exotic locales. Now she would see those places for real. She backpacked through Latin America, Laos, Bangladesh, and India, and emboldened by each experience, went on to travel solo across Sudan, Syria, and Pakistan. In war-ridden Afghanistan and Iraq she carved out a fledgling career as a TV reporter. And then, in August 2008, she traveled to Mogadishu, Somalia--"the most dangerous place on earth"--to report on the fighting there. On her fourth day in the country, she and her photojournalist companion were abducted. An astoundingly intimate and harrowing account of Lindhout's fifteen months as a captive, A House in the Sky illuminates the psychology, motivations, and desperate extremism of her young guards and the men in charge of them. She is kept in chains, nearly starved, and subjected to unthinkable abuse. She survives by imagining herself in a "house in the sky," looking down at the woman shackled below, and finding strength and hope in the power of her own mind. Lindhout's decision, upon her release, to counter the violence she endured by founding an organization to help the Somali people rebuild their country through education is a wrenching testament to the capacity of the human spirit and an astonishing portrait of the power of compassion and forgiveness"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Lindhout, Amanda.; Hostages; Journalists;
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Big girls don't cry : a memoir about taking up space / by Swan, Susan,1945-author.; Atwood, Margaret,1939-writer of foreword.;
"Swan examines the expectations of women of her generation and beyond using the lens of her then-unusual height as a metaphor for the way women are expected not to take up space in the world"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Swan, Susan, 1945-; Tall people; Tall women; Authors, Canadian (English); Women authors, Canadian (English);
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Leonard Cohen : the mystical roots of genius / by Freedman, Harry,1950 July-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and indexes."A spellbinding and unorthodox look into the life of Leonard Cohen, and the way his experiences with religion and spirituality produced one of the greatest musicians of our time"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Cohen, Leonard, 1934-2016.; Composers; Lyricists; Poets, Canadian; Singers;
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Private power, public purpose : adventures in business, politics, and the arts / by d'Aquino, Thomas,author.;
"In this broad-scoped, inside-Ottawa memoir, Thomas d'Aquino, described by Peter C. Newman as "the most powerful influence on public policy formation in Canadian history," offers personal insights on four decades of bold leadership at the apex of power. A transforming force in redefining the role of business and the shaping of responsible capitalism, Canada's private sector architect of the free trade agreement with the United States, bold defender of national unity, and passionate environmentalist, he has been at the centre of every major policy debate that has influenced contemporary Canada. Referred to by his peers as "Canada's leading business ambassador", his memoir chronicles exploits on five continents and describes how he has championed Canada's place as an economic player on the world stage. His insights on leadership are timeless, honed from relationships with six Canadian prime ministers (including Pierre Trudeau, for whom he worked as special assistant), over 1500 chief executives, and dozens of global leaders. Beyond business and public policy, Thomas d'Aquino's fascinating adventures in the world of voluntarism and the arts reveal a great deal about the soul of this remarkable Canadian"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; d'Aquino, Thomas.; Businesspeople; Directors of corporations; Philanthropists;
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'Tis : a memoir / by McCourt, Frank;
Subjects: McCourt, Frank.; Irish Americans;
© c1999., Scribner,
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The light between us : stories from heaven, lessons for the living / by Jackson, Laura Lynne.;
Subjects: Women mediums; Women psychics;
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Lord Beaverbrook / by Richards, David Adams.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Beaverbrook, Lord, 1879-1964.; Publishers and publishing; Politicians; Philanthropists; Statesmen;
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