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Lightfoot / by Jennings, Nicholas,1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references, discography, and index.
Subjects: Biographies.; Lightfoot, Gordon.; Musicians; Singers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Drunk mom : a memoir / by Bydlowska, Jowita.;
Subjects: Bydlowska, Jowita.; Alcoholics; Mothers;
© c2013., Doubleday Canada,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The power of scars : my journey from refugee to CEO / by Ladak, Nizar,author.;
"A deeply moving and impactful narrative that bridges the gap between Nizar Ladak's harrowing experiences as a refugee fleeing Uganda and his remarkable rise to success as a corporate leader. Through this journey, Ladak explores how hardship has shaped his resilience, providing invaluable lessons for both personal and professional growth. This book offers a unique perspective by intertwining Ladak's personal narrative with leadership insights and academic research, demonstrating how resilience developed in the face of racial and social challenges can be a powerful tool for success. From the trauma of displacement to the challenges of building a new life in Toronto, and the eventual loss of his job at Health Quality Ontario, Ladak shares his story with vulnerability and wisdom, offering readers practical guidance on overcoming adversity. In an era where equity, diversity, and inclusion are more crucial than ever, The Power of Scars provides a roadmap for cultivating resilience. While scars may be lasting, they do not have to define one's future."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Ladak, Nizar.; Executives; Refugees; Refugees; Ugandan Canadians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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No bootstraps when you're barefoot : my rise from a Jamaican plantation shack to the boardrooms of Bay Street / by Hall, Wes,author.;
From one of Canada's most successful business leaders, the founder of the BlackNorth Initiative and the newest and first Black Dragon in the Dragon's Den comes a rags-to-riches story that also carries a profound message of hope and change.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Hall, Wes.; Businesspeople; Jamaicans;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A most extraordinary ride : space, politics, and the pursuit of a Canadian dream / by Garneau, Marc,author.;
"A captivating and inspiring memoir by Canada's first man in space. On October 5th, 1984, Marc Garneau made history. Blasting off from the Kennedy Space Center aboard the U.S. Space Shuttle and reaching a speed of 28,000 km/hour, he became the first Canadian to fly to outer space. That monumental achievement, now etched in Canadian history as one of our country's proudest moments, inspired a nation and ushered in a new era of space exploration for Canada. Twenty-four years later, Garneau made history yet again, becoming the first astronaut to be elected as a Member of Parliament. In between those two milestones in Garneau's unprecedented career, he was the first Canadian, and the first non-American, to serve as CAPCOM, the voice of Mission Control for the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle. In the years that followed his historic first voyage to space, Garneau returned to space two more times, becoming the first Canadian to log three trips into orbit, and lead the Canadian Space Agency through its most dynamic years. In the House of Commons, Garneau would ultimately serve in two cabinet posts as Minister of Transport and Minister of Foreign Affairs during some of the biggest events of the past decade: the onset of one of the worst pandemics in modern times; the arbitrary detention of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor by China; the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban; and the death of 85 Canadian citizens and permanent residents aboard Ukrainian Airlines Flight 752, shot down by a missile over Iran. It was no surprise, then, that when Marc Garneau announced his retirement after fourteen years in government, many Canadians lamented the loss of an upstanding parliamentarian who was not afraid to speak up for causes he believed in, even if that meant bucking his own party and its leader. In Making History: Space, Politics, and The Pursuit of a Canadian Dream, Garneau chronicles his once-improbable ascent from a mischievous teenager and rebellious military officer to a decorated astronaut and statesman who represented Canada on the world stage -- both on and off the planet. With candour and humour, Garneau describes the highs and lows of his life and career, including the awe he experienced first seeing the earth from space, the tragic loss of his first wife to mental illness and suicide, sailing across the Atlantic and back in a sailboat improbably called "the Pickle," and witnessing the tragedy of the doomed shuttle Challenger. Honest and illuminating, Making History is a rare journey into the early years of Canada's space program and an inside account of the joys and challenges of governing from one of Canada's most distinguished citizens"--
Subjects: Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Garneau, Marc.; Astronauts; Politicians;
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Anna : the biography / by Odell, Amy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 351-430) and index.This definitive biography of Anna Wintour chronicles the steep climb of an ambitious young woman who would, with singular and legendary focus, become the most powerful woman in media. Based on extensive interviews with Anna Wintours closest friends and collaborators, including some of the biggest names in fashion, journalist Amy Odell has crafted the most revealing portrait of Wintour ever published.
Subjects: Biographies.; Wintour, Anna, 1949-; Vogue (London, England); Fashion editors; Periodical editors;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Gwyneth The Biography [electronic resource] : by Odell, Amy.aut; CloudLibrary;
Praise for the New York Times bestseller Anna: The Biography “Odell’s insights...are fascinating.” —The New York Times “A wonderful romp through Wintour’s world: couture at its juiciest.” —The Washington Post New York Times bestselling author Amy Odell takes readers inside the world of one of the most influential and polarizing celebrities of the modern era—complete with exclusive new stories about her childhood, acting career, romances, and her lifestyle brand Goop. Love her or hate her, Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on the A-list, her influence spanning entertainment, fashion, and the modern wellness industry. Gwyneth was born to parents viewed as Hollywood royalty, and that immense privilege turned her into a target of backlash when, at just twenty-six, she won an Oscar. Rather than cave in to criticism, she leveraged the attention for valuable endorsement deals and film roles, eventually founding her controversial wellness and lifestyle company, Goop. Over the decades, she has participated in countless carefully managed interviews, but the real Gwyneth—the basis of her motives, desires, strengths, faults, and vulnerabilities—has never been fully revealed, until now. Based on exclusive conversations with more than 220 sources, including close current and former friends and colleagues, this deeply researched biography provides insight and behind-the-scenes details of her relationships, family, friendships, iconic films, and tenure as the CEO of Goop. Gwyneth offers the fascinating, definitive look at how Paltrow rose to prominence, stayed in the limelight, and shaped culture—for better or worse—for so long.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Rich & Famous; Popular Culture;
© 2025., Gallery Books,
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As you were : a memoir / by Tromblay, David,author.;
"A coming-of-age tale--told from inside the shockwaves set off by the Indian boarding schools, exacerbated by a decade and a half spent inside the Armed Forces--exposing a series of inescapable prisons and invisible scars of attempted erasure."--Back cover.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Tromblay, David.; Indigenous men; Ojibwe;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Barkley : a biography / by Bella, Timothy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The definitive biography of Charles Barkley, exploring his early childhood, his storied NBA career, and his enduring legacy as a provocative voice in American pop culture He's one of the most interesting American athletes in the past fifty years. Passionate, candid, iconoclastic, and gifted both on and off the court, Charles Barkley has made a lasting impact on not only the world of basketball but pop culture at large. Yet few people know the real Charles. Raised by his mother and grandmother in Leeds, Alabama, he struggled in his early years to fit in until he found a sense of community and purpose in basketball. In the NBA he went toe-to-toe with the biggest legends in the game, from Magic to Michael to Hakeem to Shaq. But in the years since, he has become a bold agitator for social change, unafraid to grapple, often brashly, with even the thorniest of cultural issues facing our nation today. Informed by over 370 original interviews and painstaking research, Timothy Bella's Barkley is the most comprehensive biography to date of one of the most talked-about icons in the world of sports.
Subjects: Biographies.; Barkley, Charles, 1963-; Basketball players;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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From cradle to stage : stories from the mothers who rocked and raised rock stars / by Grohl, Virginia Hanlon.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.LSC
Subjects: Rock musicians; Mothers of rock musicians;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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