of the Bailey),

Clinging to the Wreckage: a part of life.

NY, Penguin, (1982). G PB. Mortimer describes himself as the be playwright ever to have defended a murdeerer at the Central Criminal Court. London barrister Mortimer describes himself as well as a novelist, playwright, and journalist and relates all the paradoxes and pleasures ofhis double life Front cover wrinkled.

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Book number: BOOKS056167I

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Flaccus, Louis W.,

By a Departing Light.

Missoula, Montana, Mountain Press Pub. Co., 1984. 1st ed. VG hb. The inspiration of his poetry and the strong impulse which came late Her strength came not from denying the bad but from. affirming the good.

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Book number: BOOKS056337I

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Grumbach, Doris,

Extra Innings - A memoir.

NY, Norton, (1993). First Edition. VG Hardback in VG DJ. The book intended as a controntation with death winds up being a celebration of life. a deeply satisfying book. like new condx.

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Book number: BOOKS057138I

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Hale, Judson,

The Education of a Yankee - An American Memoir.

NY, Harper and Row, (1987). 1st ed ss. VG in G DJ (tannned at edges). A larger than life American family, author Hale was born into Boston's very proper Brahmin world son of a wealthy father who. love sailing and horseback riding, and a beautiful and talented mother who loved opera and sang professionally. DJ slightly soiled , small tear top front corner. Photo of Judson Hale on back DJ FLAP near Yankee Magazine front door.

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Book number: BOOKS056251I

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Hall, Donald,

Life Work.

Boston, MA, Beacon Press, (1993). 3rd prntg. VG PB Review copy. Hall reflects on the meaning of work, solitude and love. A sustained medication on work as the key to personal happiness. Includes letter from Beacon Press with request for a review of the book.

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Book number: BOOKS056312I

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Hellman, Dorothy Gurkin,

Let Go, My Love.

NY, Bloch Pub Co, (1979). VG in G DJ. Sensitive erotic prose as the author struggles to overcome the irreparable loss of the one she loved. At times despair, at. other times her spirit rose to combat the desolation and loneliness. The process of restructuring both herself and her world is continuing with a renewed appreciation of life and an inner strength to meet its challenges. Tragedy and emptiness can be overcome. DJ price clipped, owner label, reader's thanks. DJ edge wear.

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Book number: BOOKS054624I

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Hiss, Tony,

The View from Alger's Window: a son's memoir.

NY, Knopf, 1999. First Edition. VG in VG DJ. A new perspective on one of the most controversial amd still talked about figures of the 19th century by his son.

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Book number: BOOKS056918I

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Leighton, Oscar,

Ninety Years of Shoals.

Boston MA, Star Island Corp, (1971). reprint. VG PB. Being the only one left of the Leighton family I have been urged by the many visitors here every summer. to write what I can remember of my life covering ninety years on those islands. the only merit to my my modest yarn is that its is a true story."clinging to the modest hope that those who may have the courage to read it, will find it in their hearts to forgive."Lobsters were so plent iful tha twe could them crawlinlg on the sand. Ceila seemed quite grown up a t fifteenShe was then doing up her hair. Cedric and I were pretty good in the water, but sister could out-swim us, and could sail a boat with the best os us, often going out alone in "The Lady of Shalott" beating her to windward days were gone and we were hauling up our boats and making things snug for the long and stormy winter ahead. Everyone had a part except Mr . Thaxter, who planned to remain with us. We were fortunate in our friend, Mr. Thaxter; a man of education and refinementand a most delightful companion. Finding that sister was fond of poetry,he encourageder to write bringing her the best works to study. In April of the year 1851, the fiercest northeast storm in a hundred years swept the New England coast. The sea went clear across both valleys of Appledore making it look like three islands. Father Appledore was worried, fearing the hotel would be swept away, Our boats under the piazza were afloat. Seaweed and rocks were washed up to the doors. On the 17th of April Minot's Lodge Light went down and the keepers were drowned. Reprint of the Beacon Pres 1930 edition. Privately reproduced.

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Book number: BOOKS056379I

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Salway, Norma, signed by author,

The Attic & Me: history uncovered in a Maine attic.

Topsham, ME, Just Write Books, (2017). VG PB. Signed by author. Salway walks through the childhood days of this Maine native reflecting on her parents and the lifestyle. they gave her and her three sisters living on the family farm living in Albay Township, Maine, during the 1940s and 1950s. Making do, inspiring thought, and imagination provided the foundation of youth. A passion for attics and anything old cultivated a love of collecting, family artifacts illustrate inspirational stories connected to her roots and experiences that reveal who she is today.

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Book number: BOOKS054920I

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Yates, Elizabeth Foreward by Barbara Elleman (Signed by Author),

Spanning Time: a diary keeper becomes a writer.

Peterborogh, NH, Coglestone Pub, (1996). VG PB. I hear them calling my name but I have no intention of answwering and there is so much to think about, Dcember 6, 1917. Some pages bottom corner wear. Signed by author on title page.

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Book number: BOOKS056440I

Catalogue: Memoir