The Book Company: New Products - Personal Memoirs

Among the Living and the Dead (A Tale of Exile and Homecoming)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:05:59 +0000

"It’s long been assumed of the region where my grandmother was born…that at some point each year the dead will come home," Inara Verzemnieks writes in this exquisite story of war, exile, and reconnection. Her grandmother’s stories recalled one true h..

Price: $25.99

Mana

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:40:13 +0000

Iconic Maori activist, artist, and performer Tame Iti shares his extraordinary life, defined by resistance, resilience, and rangatiratanga.

Mana. It's a big word. But what is it? Are you born with it, can you earn it, can it be taken away?

For more than fiv..

Price: $37.99

Scotty Davidson (The Extraordinary Life and Mysterious Death of Canada's Forgotten Hockey Hero)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:54:36 +0000

A forgotten hockey great finally gets his due

Scotty Davidson was hard-living, hard-punching, and high-scoring. He was also a Canadian hero twice over, as captain of the first Toronto team to win the Stanley Cup and as a volunteer soldier who fought bravely in the First W..

Price: $29.95

Lady First (My Life in a Man's World)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:53:36 +0000

Christine Lagarde is a woman of firsts: first female head of the IMF, first female President of the ECB – and all without a classic career path through the world of finance.

In her first autobiography, she recounts her rise, her successes and setbacks, and her fight agai..

Price: $37.99

Ride On (Hope, healing and getting back on the horse)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:52:38 +0000

A decade after her dramatic launch into fame, celebrated jockey Michelle Payne reflects on what she's learned about love, loss, courage and kindness.

The Melbourne Cup: the most prestigious horse race in Australia and never won by a female jockey-until 2015.

Price: $26.99

Born and Razed (Surviving the Cult Was Only Half the Battle)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:38:29 +0000

Though Beth was born and raised in a cult, she survived, escaped, and spearheaded the first historical abuse case to win at trial in Canada.

Thousands have read the headlines. Few know the inside story. The impressive façade of the elite Grenville Christian College (GCC) hid a far ..

Price: $24.99

To the Cross and Back (An Immigrant's Journey from Faith to Reason)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:36:03 +0000

In this exceptionally moving and soul-searching memoir, Fernando Alcántar recounts his incredible journey from poor Catholic boy on the dusty streets of Mexico to globetrotting missionary and high-profile Christian leader in the United States—where he eventually left his celebrated life behind to ..

Price: $14.95

Soft

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:45:40 +0000

A personal journey through the senses shows that sensitivity can be our greatest strength.

One family member’s disappearance, another’s belief in androids, and the unsettling realization that she could smell a dangerous secret are among the experiences that trained Lise..

Price: $21.99

Starter Dog (My Path to Joy, Belonging and Loving This World)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:36:05 +0000

“A delightful romp with a mutt for all hearts.” — Donna Morrissey, bestselling author of Pluck

An irresistible tale of reluctant dog ownership full of heart, humor, and wisdom

Rona Maynard wants to love her life again. Stuck in the what-next doldrums after quit..

Price: $13.99

The Accidental Veterinarian (Tales from a Pet Practice)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:35:51 +0000

Cats, dogs, people — funny and heartbreaking stories from a pet veterinarian

With insight and humor, Dr. Philipp Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career of veterinary science and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic. Dr. Schott brings to his w..

Price: $13.99