After nearly 30 years of marriage, Enrique takes on the task of overseeing the last days of his beloved wife, Margaret, who has decided to give up fighting the aggressive stomach cancer that has returned. Heartbreaking chapters alternate between the past and the present. Based on Yglesia's life.
The Spare Room -- Helen Garner
Nicola, Helen's longtime friend, comes to stay with her while undergoing controversial alternative cancer treatments. Helen, suspicious of these treatments, does her best to support her friend, knowing that the end is near.
Brian's Winter -- Gary Paulson
An alternative ending to The Hatchet, where 14 year-old Brian Robeson must survive a northern Ontario winter after he endures a plane crash. (YA)
The Jade Peony -- Wayson Choy
Told through the reminiscenses of three children of Chinese immigrants in depression era Vancouver, this story traces the complex history of the people of the time.
The Birth House -- Ami McKay
The story of Dora Rare, apprentice of Cajun midwife, Marie Babineau, in turn of the twentieth century rural Nova Scotia. She endures the prejudices of the superstitious locals as well as the city-trained Dr. Thomas, who wants her out of business.
The Birth of Venus -- Sarah Dunant
Allessandra Cecchi, youngest daughter of a successful Florentine merchant, yearns to be an artist. However, the mores of the late 1400s do not permit her to follow her dream. Her life takes interesting detours as the Medici, Savonarola and a mysterious painter cross her path.
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