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Book: A Struggle to Walk with Dignity: The Story of a Jamaican-Born Canadian - the Autobiography of Gerald A. Archambeau
Author: Gerald A. Archambeau

The Hamilton Spectator recently ran a huge full-page article on Gerald A. Archambeau’s A Struggle to Walk with Dignity. In the article Mr. Archambeau, who spent several years as a porter on Canadian railways, details events in the classic post-war period of train travel. The full article can be viewed below by clicking on the thumbnail.

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Book: Senior’s Tai Chi Workout: Improve Balance, Strength and Flexibility
Author: Master Domingo Colon

ForeWord CLARION Review has posted a 4-star (out of 5) review of Master Domingo Colon’s unique book on tai chi for seniors. Reviewer M. Wayne Cunningham writes:

Written with an obvious attention to the needs of seniors, Master Colon’s book is an excellent introduction to the philosophy, art and science of Tai Chi for seniors willing to observe all of his instructions for attaining improved balance, strength and flexibility.

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Book: Oscar the Car Wash Dog
Author: Dana Dance-Schissel; Illustrated by Debra Stanton

The true-life tale of Oscar the Car Wash Dog has received a great deal of attention from the media recently. Not only has author Dana Dance-Schissel achieved airtime on radio and television, but has also received mentioned in the Orlando Sentinel. Ms. Dance-Schissel has indicated proceeds of the sale of the book will be contributed to the Children’s Miracle Network.

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Book: Autumn Seclusion
Author: Andrea Ferrell

Andrea Ferrell has received a review at www.encorepub.com (the alternative voice of Wilmington, North Carolina. The review can be read here: http://encorepub.com/a/index.php?p=1345&more=1&c=1&tb=1&pb=1

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Book: Forgotten Conscripts: Prelude to Palestine’s Struggle for Survival
Author: Eric Lowe

The following note by Brian Sewell appeared in London’s Evening Standard’s Best Books of 2007 review, page 41.

‘Among all the heavyweights, two slim privately printed paperbacks have touched me most. In Forgotten Conscripts (Trafford Publishing, £13.50), Eric Lowe has compiled an astonishing record of Britain’s humiliating withdrawal from what is now Israel in 1945-48 - mandatory reading for every member of the House of Commons.’

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Book: The Pet Mouse
Author: Crystal Dawn; illustrated by Rachel Hatch

Cambridge, Massachusetts’ Crystal Dawn had her first book reading recently. She tells us:

“Hi everybody, i just wanted to share some pictures from my first book reading. It went really well and the kids were so cute, a few even asked for my autograph and pictures with me. A special thank-you to Jamie for setting up the book
reading, and Carla for putting up with me when I was in the process of getting my book published. “

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Book: Vanna’s Dance
Author: Maria Almudevar-van Santen; illustrated by students of the Waterloo Catholic School District

Waterloo, Ontario’s The Record recently ran a story on Maria Almudevar-van Santen publicity tour for Vanna’s Dance, an anti-landmine book revolving around the story of Min Vanna, a real-life Cambodian girl who lost a leg while at her parents’ farm in Cambodia.

Ms. Almudervar-van Santen and Ms. Min were guests at Kitchener’s St. Bernadette School.

Read the whole story at http://news.therecord.com/article/281597.

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Book: Jewels for Children
Author: Brij Goberdhan

Canadian author Brij Goberdhan, originally of Trinidad, has received a review in the Caribbean Camera for his book Jewels for Children. The full text is below:

Caribbean Camera Review
By Jasminee Sahoye

A love of kids and writing is what inspired a new self-published book that aims to inspire and teach children. Jewels for Children is a labour of love for author, Trinidad-born, Brij Goberdhan, who spent 16 months writing it and his own funds to publish it. Among the stories are The Wrath of Mrs Gilbarker, The Big Hockey Game, The Sports Tournament and the Troublemakers, all of which the author says are based on experiences with which kids can easily identify. He told The Camera that he wanted to write stories for children because of the changes he has seen in the society. “It is clearly evident that something is missing at the childhood level of education in our society right now so I wanted to produce something that could be very useful to the parent and the child as far as adult education of human values are concerned.” He describes the book as “filled with fund and lessons for life” and that “the true jewels that make us really shine are hidden in our behaviour. We shine when these jewels such as truth, good conduct, kindness, compassion, doing the right thing, helping others and speaking with respect are worn as part of our character.” The book emphasizes human values and according to Goberdhan, the collection of short stories follows the adventure of three siblings of different ages, Lilly, Mike and Angel, growing up as loving, honest, happy and caring children. The illustrator is David Riolo, a teeanger at Mayfield Secondary. “I wanted a child participation in this and I thought it would be good, there were many adult illustrators, but I want to keep the concept of it being dedicated to children.” An insurance broker by profession, Goberdhan said the stories would appeal to all children regardless of their heritage and background. Goberdhan is trying to get the book introduced into the school system and has sent copies to the Peel Board, the Catholic Board and the Brampton Library. He also is exploring the possibility of corporate sponsors who would buy books for children in third world countries to help them improve their literacy skills.

Trafford published the book and anyone interested in obtaining a copy can order on-line at www.trafford.com or contact the author at 905-799-9170.

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Book: Border-Line Insanity
Author: Tim Ramsden

Tim Ramsden of Newmarket, Ontario, recently had a full-page article dedicated to his memoir of life in the South African army during the mid-1980s published in the Newmarket Era-Banner. The story can be read below by clicking on the thumbnail sketch below.

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Book: Multiplication Magic in Three Easy Steps
Author: M.C. Forman

M.C. Forman received a review of her book Multiplication Magic in Three Easy Steps in the Valencia County News-Bulletin. The story outlines the success of Ms. Forman’s Kwik Math program detailed in the book.

Ms. Forman writes “I can’t tell you what events followed the printing of this article. It’s absolutely thrilling. I don’t know where this is going but I want to find out. I’m so happy to know that Trafford is there.”