The ‘living book’ titles and descriptions for the upcoming Calgary Public Library Living Library, in partnership with CCCED, have been announced.
Borrow a Person, Ask Questions and Learn More this Friday October 2 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at the Central Library about…
[*to place a hold on any of the following titles please call: 403-221-2094]
| Book Title: | Description: |
| Caught in the Crossfire: One Year Later | A Brazilian business student visiting Canada to improve his English was shot in the face and blinded during random shooting in Calgary. |
| No Ordinary Joe | Doctors told him he had 12 weeks to live – over one year ago – but thanks to alternative therapy he is cancer-free. |
| Filipino Industrial Psychologist | Extensive knowledge of Filipino culture, and issues of ’East meets West’ in the workplace. |
| Animal Rights Activist | Educating the community on the importance of compassion for all living things. |
| Ethics in Management | How do the combined influences of science, yoga, morality, astrology and Hinduism inform one man’s experience in work and life? |
| My Life in 3 Cultures | Avatars (or lives) in South India, Saudi Arabia and Canada. |
| Writing Lives | A published author interested in helping others develop their writing skills. |
| East to West: Adapting to Canadian Culture | Leaving a small village in Africa for big-city life in Canada represents a huge change in everything from weather to socio-economic status. |
| Independent Filmmaker from Colombia | A Member of the Calgary Society for Independent Filmmakers reveals there is more to Colombia than the drug trade! |
| Dazed and Confused in Calgary | Finding your path in life can be difficult, but what if you arrive in a new city to discover you are losing your sight? How a love of books and the world of imagination helped one woman cope with loss. |
| Stroke Survivor | Living through two strokes. |
| Immigrant Youth from Vietnam: Challenges and Opportunities | A recent graduate of the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary in Software Engineering and Chair of the Institute of Electrical Engineering gives back to her community as a volunteer. |
| Immigrant from China | English as a Second Language student will share her thoughts on life in China and Canada. |
| Woman from Pakistan | People do not need to fear Muslims. I want the same things for my family you do. |
| A New Life Through Performing | Negative energy from addictions was channeled into positive energy as a professional magician and entertainer. |
| Experiencing Partial Vision Loss | Adapting to vision loss requires adaptive technology and support from family and society. |
| Urban Aboriginal Woman: Living in Foster Care for 19 Years | Organizes the Aboriginal Writer’s Circle and is an active volunteer and Aboriginal community supporter. |
| Professional Mentor | Calgary Public Library board member and retired City of Calgary professional. |
| Identifying Racism | How do you identify racism? Does your race determine your definition of racism? |