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A Lucky Life
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, HardcoverNorman Bethune
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, PaperbackLabrador Doctor
In Labrador Doctor Tony Paddon tells the story of his remarkable life, with all its extraordinary variety, drama and excitement.$24.95, PaperbackThe Indomitable Lady Doctors
A fascinating and inspiring account of the courage, heroism, and dedication of Canada's pioneer women doctors.$19.95, PaperbackLabrador Doctor
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, PaperbackCharles Bruce
A biography of one of Canada's most distinguished writers, winner of the 1951 Governor General's Award for poetry.$16.95, PaperbackThe Indomitable Lady Doctors
$9.95, PaperbackCanadian Nurse in China
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, PaperbackMorgentaler
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, PaperbackSomething Hidden
The life of the world-famous Canadian surgeon and scientist acclaimed by critics from coast to coast.$9.95, PaperbackBethune
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, PaperbackShopping CartScroll to Top