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  A Lucky Life

  Richard B. Goldbloom

  A memoir of one of Canada's most influential pediatricians, a compelling personality whose interests and activities have extended far beyond medicine into community development, theatre and symphonic music.

  $29.95, Hardcover
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  Norman Bethune

  Frances Hern

  One of the world's top surgeons and an international humanitarian, Norman Bethune risked his life to deliver blood to the front lines. He is revered in China as a hero, where he was a personal friend of Chairman Mao Zedong, and his unceasing and inventive work established a lasting bond between his adopted people and this heroic Canadian.

  $9.95, Paperback
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  Labrador Doctor

  W. A. Paddon

  In Labrador Doctor Tony Paddon tells the story of his remarkable life, with all its extraordinary variety, drama and excitement.

  $24.95, Paperback
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  The Indomitable Lady Doctors

  Carlotta Hacker

  A fascinating and inspiring account of the courage, heroism, and dedication of Canada's pioneer women doctors.

  $19.95, Paperback
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  Labrador Doctor

  W. A. Paddon

  Driving dog teams through the icy heart of a northern winter, bracing against the flimsy bulkhead of a frail ship battered by storms, removing an appendix on a heaving vessel while bluebottle flies buzz overhead--hard training for a future Lieutenant-Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador.

  $9.95, Paperback
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  Charles Bruce

  J. Andy Wainwright

  A biography of one of Canada's most distinguished writers, winner of the 1951 Governor General's Award for poetry.

  $16.95, Paperback
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  The Indomitable Lady Doctors

  Carlotta Hacker

  $9.95, Paperback
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  Canadian Nurse in China

  Jean Ewen

  In 1933, Jean Ewen was a recently graduated nurse who couldn't find a job. When she was offered an opportunity to go to war-torn China to work alongside missionaries, she jumped at the chance - and stayed there for four eventful years.

  $9.95, Paperback
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  Morgentaler

  Eleanor Wright Pelrine

  Eleanor Pelrine describes the circumstances and motives that led Morgentaler to found an abortion clinic, and she chronicles the decade-long battles that followed between Morgentaler and the authorities.

  $9.95, Paperback
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  Something Hidden

  Jefferson Lewis

  The life of the world-famous Canadian surgeon and scientist acclaimed by critics from coast to coast.

  $9.95, Paperback
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  Bethune

  Wendell MacLeod, Stanley Ryerson, Libbie Park

  Three of Norman Bethune's close Montreal friends and associates from the Thirties collaborated to write this informal portrait of Bethune during a critical and fascinating period of his life.

  $4.99, Paperback