Category Archives: Canada

Nova Scotia (77)

Posted on January 7, 2016 by irenesroth

This a great book about Nova Scotia.  I learned a lot about the little seaside place that is nestled in the Maritimes. The photographs really show how beautiful Nova Scotia is. I always wanted to visit this beautiful and picturesque … Continue reading →

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Dalton McGuinty–Making a Difference (76)

Posted on December 16, 2015 by irenesroth

This is a wonderful memoir that is written by Dalton McGuinty about his life and struggles as well as triumphs as a politician. Dalton McGuinty was premier of Ontario from 2003 to 2013. He inherited a province that was wounded … Continue reading →

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John Diefenbaker: An Appointment With Destiny (22)

Posted on October 9, 2015 by irenesroth

This is a book all about John Diefenbaker, a great prime minister in Canada. I learned so much about him in this book. I recommend the book to anyone who doesn’t know much about this important political figure in Canadian … Continue reading →

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Changing My Mind (101)

Posted on May 26, 2015 by irenesroth

Changing My Mind Margaret Trudeau This is a deeply moving memoir. Margaret Trudeau speaks about the illness that shaped her life and how hard it was to live with extreme mood disorders much of her life. When she got married … Continue reading →

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Generation Stressed (90)

Posted on March 31, 2015 by irenesroth

Generation Stressed Michele Kambolis This is a very important book about how kids can overcome stress and overwhelm. We all experience such times; however, our kids are more prone to stress than we are because they don’t have the tools … Continue reading →

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Common Ground (76)

Posted on February 26, 2015 by irenesroth

 Common Ground By Justin Trudeau This is a memoir-type of book about Justin Trudeau. He is just every bit as interesting and inspiring as his Dad was. I just loved this book because it showed me that we have another … Continue reading →

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Heart Matters (75)

Posted on February 24, 2015 by irenesroth

  Heart Matters By Adrienne Clarkson This is a wonderful memoir about Adrienne Clarkson. It is inspiring and encouraging, and it shows what we can accomplish if only we dream big and have the urge and ability to bring about … Continue reading →

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Norman Bethune (71)

Posted on February 1, 2015 by irenesroth

  Norman Bethune By Adrienne Clarkson This is a wonderfully informative book about Norman Bethune, one of the most famous Canadians in the world. He is a hero to a billion and a half of Chinese people in Canada. He … Continue reading →

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The Other Kind of Smart (64)

Posted on December 30, 2014 by irenesroth

  The Other Kind of Smart By Harvey Deutschendorf This is a very insightful book about how to increase your emotional intelligence in the workplace and in life in general. Emotional intelligence is commonly regarded as “advanced common sense” and … Continue reading →

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