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Run like a Girl: Catherine McKenna’s Memoir

As an immigrant to Canada with a deep interest in environmental protection, I first came to know of Catherine McKenna through the mistreatment she faced in public life, rather than through her many contributions to Canadian and global politics.

Noteworthy Quotations from Run Like A Girl: Catherine McKenna

about politics, leadership, sportspersonship, and much more

L’examen de DELF A1: Mon expérience

L’examen de DELF A1 est facile mais il besion de pratiquer

Normal People

Set in Ireland, Normal People is a relatable love story

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store

Set in 1920s Chicken Hill of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the novel explores interaction between Jews, African-Americans, and the Ku Klux Klan.

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: Noteworthy Quotations

Charity of mind! Without charity of mind, what is life? Light is only possible through dialogue between cultures, not through rejection of one or the other. …in America, what a … Continue reading The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store: Noteworthy Quotations

Educated

Educated is an extraordinarily story about a Mormon girl who overcame everything to get an education. It is a must-read.

Educated: Noteworthy Quotations

Thought provoking quotes from a modern classic

Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

Born as a Bouvier, married into the Kennedy family and later Onassis, Jacqueline has been recognized worldwide after her marriage to the former USA President, John F. Kennedy. As the First Lady, she played a significant role in world history by employing her intelligence and charisma.

Memoir of a Jurist: Beverley McLachlin

Truth be Told is a memoir of Former Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin. It is her evolution from being born in a remote agrarian town in Alberta, living in … Continue reading Memoir of a Jurist: Beverley McLachlin

Truth be told: Noteworthy quotations

“What was in the water?” people ask when they look at the number of luminaries produced by the little town of Pincher Creek – … It was a combination of … Continue reading Truth be told: Noteworthy quotations

Becoming : Noteworthy Quotes

I think it’s one of the most useless questions an adult can ask a child – What do you wanna be when you grow up? As if growing up is … Continue reading Becoming : Noteworthy Quotes

Noteworthy quotations from David and Goliath

Giants are not who do we think they are. The same qualities that appear to give them strength are often the source of great weakness. Why do we automatically assume … Continue reading Noteworthy quotations from David and Goliath