6 Must-Read Memoirs

We may not be able to experience someone else's life but memoirs allow a glimpse into what it is like to walk in another's shoes. In our list of must-read memoirs, you can experience what daily life was like for a nurse in the 1960s, find the humour and joys of being a “young” granddad, or follow a daughter’s search for the literary works of her mother’s murdered twin. Check out the list for more unforgettable stories. Afterlight: In Search of Poetry, History, and Home By Isa Milman -Coming October 5, 2021- $24.95 CAD A haunting memoir of war, genocide, displacement, and a daughter’s search for the literary works of her mother’s murdered twin. Always Pack a Candle: A Nurse in the Cariboo-Chilcotin By Marion McKinnon Crook $22.95 CAD The true story of an adventurous young nurse who provided much-needed health care to the rural communities of the Cariboo-Chilcotin in the 1960s. Home on the Strange: Chronicles of Motherhood, Mayhem, and Matters of the Heart By Susan Lundy $22.95 CAD A funny, heart-warming ode to motherhood written by an award-winning journalist and humour columnist. Grandfathered: Dispatches from the Trenches of Modern Grandparenthood By Ian Haysom $22.95 CAD A sharp, funny, heartfelt memoir by a career-driven baby boomer who enters semi-retirement and explores the joys, challenges, and never-ending surprises of being a “young” granddad. Gilly the Ghillie: More Chronicles of a West Coast Fishing Guide By David Giblin $19.95 CAD Tall tales of coastal adventures, colourful locals, privileged tourists, and elusive fish abound in this hilariously offbeat sequel to The Codfish Dream. Complicated Simplicity: Island Life in the Pacific Northwest By Joy Davis $22.95 CAD A frank, practical, and entertaining exploration of the pleasures and complexities of living on small islands.