Adult Braille Books – Non-fiction
Biography
BR74369
The way it works: inside Ottawa by Eddie Goldenberg.
5 v. of braille.
As Jean Chrétien's right-hand man for thirty years in Ministries all over Ottawa, Eddie Goldenberg got to know how things worked in politics - especially from 1993 to 2003, when he was Senior Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister. For example, during Paul Martin's years at Finance, Eddie was the go-between who linked Chrétien and Martin, who were for much of the time barely on speaking terms. Part political science textbook, part memoir, Goldenberg's work is a sometimes brutally honest look at the way the federal government really operates. 2006.
BR74542
John A: the man who made us : the life and times of John A. Macdonald, [vol. 1] by Richard Gwyn.
7 v. of braille.
The first of two volumes of a biography of John A. Macdonald follows his life from his birth in Scotland in 1815 to his emigration with his family to Kingston, Ontario. Covers his days as a young, rising lawyer, his tragedy-ridden first marriage, the birth of his political ambitions, and his commitment to the all-but-impossible challenge of achieving Confederation. Concludes with his presiding, with his second wife Agnes, over the first Canada Day of the new Dominion in 1867. 2007.
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Crime
BI00604
The mad trapper: the incredible tale of a famous Canadian manhunt by Héléna Katz.
1 v. of braille, uncontracted.
This is the incredible story of Canada's largest manhunt. Hundreds of men spent 7 weeks tracking the elusive Albert Johnson for 240 kilometres across the frozen North. He was eventually caught and killed but the identity of Albert Johnson, the Mad Trapper of Rat River, remains a mystery to this day. 2004.
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History (Canadian)
BI00601
Ghost town stories II: from renegade to ruin along the Red Coat Trail by Johnnie Bachusky.
1 v. of braille, uncontracted.
When the train came west through southern Saskatchewan and Alberta, settlers and then outlaws were quick to follow. They came with high hopes and grand ambitions, but the Depression and a series of natural disasters left them destitute. Author Johnnie Bachusky journeys back to the towns in their heyday to tell the stories of their colourful past. Some descriptions of violence and some strong language. 2003.
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Holidays
BI00591
Christmas in the Prairies: heartwarming legends, tales, and traditions by Rich Mole.
1 v. of braille, uncontracted.
Christmas is a time for celebrating with friends and family and for sharing stories, memories, and good cheer. This compilation brings to life the very best holiday stories from across Prairies. From the early days of exploration to the modern day, and from heartwarming inspirational tales to dangerous escapades, this is a collection to treasure for many years to come. 2004.
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