Biographies and autobiographies

  • Mordecai the life & times

    Creator

    Foran, Charles

    Abstract

    Mordecai Richler won multiple awards for adult and children's fiction, and wrote Oscar-nominated screenplays. His influence was larger than life in Canada and abroad. Foran describes Mordecai's life as young bohemian, irreverent writer, passionate and controversial Canadian, loyal friend, romantic lover, and devoted husband and father. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language. 2010.

    Audience
    Specialized**
    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto : Knopf Canada, c2010

    Not specified
  • The measure of a man the story of a father, a son, and a suit

    Creator

    Lee, J. J.

    Abstract

    For years, journalist and amateur tailor JJ Lee tried to ignore the navy suit that hung at the back of his closet — his late father's last suit. When he decides to finally make the suit his own, little does he know he is about to embark on a journey into his own past.

    Audience
    Specialized**
    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto : McClelland & Stewart, 2012

    Not specified
  • Persepolis

    Creator

    Satrapi, Marjane

    Abstract

    A memoir of growing up in Iran during the Islamic revolution.

    Audience
    Specialized**
    Publisher (Source)

    New York : Pantheon Books, c2003

    Not specified
  • The story of my life ...

    Creator

    Keller, Helen

    Abstract

    When she was 19 months old, Helen Keller (1880–1968) suffered a severe illness that left her blind and deaf. Not long after, she also became mute. Her tenacious struggle to overcome these handicaps-with the help of her inspired teacher, Anne Sullivan-is one of the great stories of human courage and dedication.

    Audience
    General**
    Publisher (Source)

    Garden City, N.Y. : Doubleday, 1954

    Not specified