BLADY SZWAJGER, ADINA

La Memoria Negata [Translated by Marilla Boffito]

London, 1988. First Edition (?). Paperback. ISBN: 8876841768. With maps and black & white pictures. Paperback with end sleeves. Slight stain and sticker residue mark on back cover. Small mark on Front Cover near Spine. Small scuffs on corners. ; With maps and black & white pictures. Paperback with end sleeves. Slight stain and sticker residue mark on back cover. Small mark on Front Cover near Spine. Small scuffs on corners. Written in Italian. La memoria negata (Italian for The Denied Memory) is the memoir of Adina Blady Szwajger, a Jewish pediatrician and Holocaust survivor who worked in the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Originally written in Polish and later translated into several languages, the book recounts her harrowing experiences caring for children under impossible conditions, her moral dilemmas, and her role in the Jewish resistance. With stark honesty and emotional depth, Szwajger reflects on the trauma of survival, the loss of innocence, and the burden of memory. The memoir stands as a powerful testimony to the horrors of the Holocaust and the strength of the human spirit. ; Edizioni Frassinelli; B&W Photographs; 13cm x 20.9cm x 2cm; 205 pages. Very Good .

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Book number: LCB63313

Catalogue: Memoir

Keywords: 8876841768 Ww2 Wwii

COPPARD, A. E.

The Hundredth Story of A.E. Coppard

Berkshire: The Golden Cockerel Press, 1931. First Limited Edition. Hardcover (Quarter Leather). Copy 433 of 1, 000. 60 pages. With engravings after Robert Gibbings. Quarter leather with gilt lettering to spine. Covers paper covered board decorated with design by Tirzah Garwood. Gilt to top edge. Pages uncut to fore and bottom edge. Light wear to head of spine. Light soiling to top of front and back cover. Former owner's sticker to front pastedown. Light wear to spine, cover and corners. ; Octavo (standard book size). Fine with no dustjacket .

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Book number: 81963

Catalogue: Memoir

CUMMING, ANNE

The Love Quest. A Sexual Odyssey.

London: Peter Owen, 1991. First Edition. Original cloth. Library stamps & labels. Occasional smudge marks. Text block edges discoloured & slightly soiled. Slight tearing (1cm ish) to front & back endpapers at bottom margin. Dustjacket: somewhat worn & creased, especially to margins. Slight chipping. ; With decorated endpapers. Library stamps & labels. Occasional smudge marks. Text block edges discoloured & slightly soiled. Slight tearing (1cm ish) to front & back endpapers at bottom margin. Dustjacket: somewhat worn & creased, especially to margins. Slight chipping. ; 22.2 x 14.2 x 2.1 cms; 200 pages; The Love Quest: A Sexual Odyssey by Anne Cumming is a bold and intimate memoir that chronicles the author’s sexual experiences and personal growth between 1952 and 1965. Picking up where her earlier memoir The Love Habit left off, Cumming recounts her decision to leave her second husband at the age of 35 and embark on a journey of erotic and emotional self-discovery. Traveling through places like Morocco, Egypt, Rome, and Paris, she engages in a series of relationships with men from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds. Her encounters are described with vivid detail and thoughtful reflection, revealing both the pleasures and complexities of desire, intimacy, and aging. Beyond her sexual odyssey, the memoir also touches on Cumming’s career as a translator and script adapter, adding further context to her life. Written with wit, honesty, and sensuality, The Love Quest is not just a record of erotic adventure but also a deeper exploration of connection, independence, and the human need for love.. Good+ in Poor dust jacket .

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Book number: 63273

Catalogue: Memoir

Keywords: Sex Discovery Self Development Travel

DAVIES, KATE

Hafau Fy Mhlentyndod

Llandysul: Gwasg Gomer, 1970. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. Light wear to spine, covers, & corners. Light soiling to text block edges. Dustjacket: some fading & speckling to covers, spine & corners. Some wear to spine & margins. ; 18.9 x 12.8 x 1.6 cms; 162 pages; Hafau Fy Mhlentyndod (The Summers of My Childhood) by Kate Davies is a memoir published in 1970, offering a vivid recollection of rural life in early 20th-century Wales. Set in the village of Pren-gwyn, Ceredigion, the book captures the warmth, simplicity, and communal spirit of a Welsh farming community through the eyes of a child. Davies, born in 1892, was known for her storytelling and participation in local literary competitions. In her memoir, she recounts family life, local customs, and the oral traditions that shaped her upbringing. A significant figure in her narratives is her Aunt Kitty, who entertained the children with riddles, tongue twisters, and folktales by the fireside. One such story, “The Story of Twm and Siôn and Dai and the Three Roan Calves, ” is included in the book, reflecting the rich oral storytelling culture of the time. The memoir also touches on broader social themes, such as the integration of English orphans into Welsh-speaking communities between 1890 and 1914. Davies discusses how these children adapted to their new environment, learning the Welsh language and contributing to local life.. Very Good in Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 63412

Catalogue: Memoir

Keywords: Cymru Cofion Hanes Plentyn Plant Gwledig Gwerin

DAVISON, ANN

My Ship Is So Small

London: The Popular Book Club, 1957. First Edition. Original boards. Browning throughout text block. Slight soiling to edges. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners & bumping to corners. Dustjacket: slightly discoloured. Slight wear to margins, flaps & corners & chipping to head spine. ; With plates. Browning throughout text block. Slight soiling to edges. Slight wear to spine, covers & corners & bumping to corners. Dustjacket: slightly discoloured. Slight wear to margins, flaps & corners & chipping to head spine. ; 18.8 x 12.4 x 2.8 cms; 279 pages; My Ship Is So Small is Ann Davison’s compelling 1956 memoir chronicling her historic solo transatlantic voyage—the first ever completed by a woman. Sailing alone aboard her 23-foot wooden sloop Felicity Ann, Davison departed from Plymouth in May 1952 and arrived in Dominica in January 1953, later continuing on to New York. The journey was not only a nautical milestone but also a deeply personal quest for healing and self-discovery, following the tragic loss of her husband in a previous sailing accident. Davison’s account is marked by raw honesty and vivid detail. She describes the physical and emotional toll of her voyage, including severe seasickness, sleep deprivation, and the constant threat of storms. Without modern navigation tools or self-steering equipment, she relied on celestial navigation and sheer determination to cross the Atlantic. Her writing captures both the terror and the beauty of life at sea, from battling gales to witnessing serene sunsets. Beyond its adventurous narrative, the book offers profound reflections on resilience and the human spirit. Davison’s journey was as much about conquering inner fears as it was about overcoming external challenges. Her story continues to inspire readers and sailors alike, serving as a testament to courage and perseverance. Though out of print for many years, My Ship Is So Small remains a significant work in maritime literature, offering insights into solo sailing and personal transformation.. Very Good in Very Good- dust jacket .

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Book number: 63316

Catalogue: Memoir

Keywords: Women 1950s Stories Oceans Grief Boats

EDWARDS, HUW T.

Troi'r Drol

Llandysul: Gwasg Gomer, 1963. First Edition; First Impression. Original cloth. Browning & pen marks to endpapers & pastedowns. Slight soiling to covers & text block edges. Dustjacket: light foxing, slight wear & discolouration to back cover, margins, spine & corners. ; 18.9 x 13 x 1.5 cms; 130 pages. Very Good- in Good dust jacket .

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Book number: 63413

Catalogue: Memoir

Keywords: Cofion Hanes Cymru Undeb Llafur Cyfalafiaeth

KENNAWAY, GUY & HUSSEIN SHARIF

Foot Notes. Black and White Thinking.

London: Mensch, 2021. First Edition; First Impression. Original decorated boards. Light browning to text block edges. ; 22.3 x 14 x 2.4 cms; 222 pages; Foot Notes: Black and White Thinking by Guy Kennaway and Hussein Sharif is a collaborative memoir that delves into issues of race, identity, and cultural understanding in contemporary Britain. The narrative unfolds through the lens of a 40-mile walk across the UK, undertaken by Kennaway, a 63-year-old white, middle-class English writer, and Sharif, a 22-year-old Black Muslim from inner-city London. Their journey, prompted by their connection through family, serves as a backdrop for candid conversations about their contrasting experiences and perspectives. ? As they traverse the British landscape, the duo shares personal anecdotes, confronts societal prejudices, and reflects on the complexities of British multiculturalism. The book captures moments of tension, humor, and mutual learning, illustrating the challenges and potential for dialogue between individuals from different backgrounds. Their walk becomes a metaphor for the broader journey toward understanding and reconciliation in a divided society. Foot Notes is both a personal account and a social commentary, offering readers an intimate look at the realities of race and identity in modern Britain. Through their shared experiences, Kennaway and Sharif highlight the importance of empathy, open dialogue, and the willingness to confront uncomfortable truths in the pursuit of a more inclusive society.. Near Fine with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 63271

Catalogue: Memoir

Keywords: Outdoor Activities Nature Politics Walking Equality

RICHARDS, RENEE (WITH JOHN AMES)

No Way Renee the Second Half of My Notorious Life

New York, Usa: Simon & Schuster, 2007. First Edition (?); First Impression. Original Illustrated Wrapper. ISBN: 0743290143. No Way Renée: The Second Half of My Notorious Life is a candid memoir by Renée Richards, a pioneering transgender woman who gained international attention in 1975 following her sex reassignment surgery. Richards reflects on the societal changes regarding gender identity over the past three decades, providing a personal and thought-provoking perspective on the evolution of public attitudes toward transgender individuals. ; B&W Photographs; 22.9 X 15.2 X 2.08 centimeters; 336 pages. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB63349

Catalogue: Memoir

Keywords: 0743290143 Lgbtq+

ULAM, S. M.

Adventures of a Mathematician

New York: Scribners, 1983. Second Edition; First Impression. Original wrappers. Slight wear & light soiling to spine, covers & corners. Previous owner's name on front pastedown. ; With plates. Slight wear & light soiling to spine, covers & corners. Previous owner's name on front pastedown. ; 19.9 x 13.5 x 1.7 cms; xiii, 317 pages; Stanislaw Marcin Ulam (1909–1984) was a pioneering Polish–American mathematician whose innovative work spanned mathematics, physics and early computer science. Born in Poland, Ulam made significant contributions to number theory, combinatorics and geometry, and he is perhaps best known for co-developing the Monte Carlo method—a revolutionary computational technique that has since transformed scientific research. Ulam also played a key role in the Manhattan Project, and his collaborative work with Edward Teller was crucial in the theoretical underpinnings of thermonuclear weapons. His creative approaches to problem-solving left a lasting legacy on both theoretical and applied science.. Very Good- with no dust jacket .

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Book number: LCB63155

Catalogue: Memoir

Keywords: Theorems Computing Space Travel Nuclear Hydrogen Bomb