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This is the story of Holmans search for his great-aunt Lily who married and moved to Germany at the turn of the 20th century, and was later caught up in the Nazi web spun by Adolf Hitler. Those who love Holmans poetic writing will enjoy accompanying him on his search as he learns German and travels to Berlin, Hamburg and Dresden.

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In this compelling memoir, Erich Sommer recalls his life in pre-war Germany and the adventures he had flying for the Luftwaffe during the Second World War.

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Memory Stick is the story of a passionate woman living in the thick of things over seventy years of societal and cultural change, and weathering her share of loss, heartbreak and mistakes with courage and chutzpah. Written with a journalists flair, its a lively and entertaining read.

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It's 1938, the British have thrown everything they've got at Everest but they've still not reached the summit. War in Europe seems inevitable; the Empire is shrinking. Still reeling from failure in 1936, the British are granted one more permit by the Tibetans. Mount Everest 1938 by H.W. Tilman is the account of this pioneering expedition.

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One of New Zealand's leading mountaineers, Dave Vase, recounts his outdoor life, caving and rafting, before turning to climbing. In 2015, a relatively minor slip resulted in a broken neck, and incomplete tetraplegia. Dave's brave, compelling story concludes with how he makes sense of a changed life now lived in a wheelchair, far from the mountains.

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After Sarah Jane Barnett had a hysterectomy in her forties, a comment by her doctor that she wouldnt be less of a woman prompted her to investigate what the concept of womanhood meant to her. Part memoir, part feminist manifesto, part coming-of-middle-age story, Notes on Womanhood is the result.

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Now When It Rains: A writer's memoir

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Reflections on the 20th century. At nearly 99 years old, Lloyd Geering is well qualified to look back over the last century, consider the massive social changes he has lived through, and evaluate human progress.

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One of the most influential Czechs living abroad, New Zealand author Jindra Tichy's fascinating memoir is one of exile and survival, of distance and painful longing. It depicts in a moving way the pain and confusion of banishment from home, family and friends into an exile removed from everything familiar.

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Does DNA write our destinies Or do the hands that nurture triumph over nature What is it that determines who we really areRipiro Beach is a beautifully written, relentlessly honest memoir about one woman's determination to gather the threads of a life that has come undone.

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Celebrated plantsman Roy Lancaster's chance find of a Mexican tobacco plant in a local allotment sowed the seeds of his future career. In this, the story of his life with plants, we hear about his experiences at home and abroad and the plants, insects, birds and people he met along the way.

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Auckland chef Simon Gault opened his first restaurant aged 22, piling up awards and accolades at Bell House, Gaults on Quay, Euro, Giraffe and more.

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Sing No Sad Songs is a heartbreaking and yet beautifully composed memoir by Rebecca's mother, Sandra Arnold. It is a haunting story of bereavement, survival, courage and acceptance, as well as a fiercely tender account of a close mother-daughter relationship cut far too short.

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A lighthearted and entertaining memoir, this book follows Edmund Bohan's international singing career. Mostly based in Britain, Bohan sang more than 170 different major choral, operatic, and orchestral works. This account chronicles a singer and writer's lifetime of achievement with wit and a sharply observant eye.

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In this eclectic and delightful mix of memoir, biography, and history, veteran journalist and broadcaster Eric Beardsley gives a candid account of his life. The narrative chronicles the reporter's experiences from his childhood in 1920s and 1930s Christchurch, New Zealand, to his achievements as lead writer at the Press and information officer for the University of Canterbury.

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Honest, unapologetic and moving account of trauma, survival and advocacy by emerita professor in criminology and advocate for sexual assault survivors.

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This is the extraordinary and unexpected life story of Dame Anna Crighton, city councillor and heritage advocate. 'Still Standing' will delight anyone interested in history, architecture and the arts, but, even more than that, it is a riveting story of a life lived with courage, and of triumph over adversity.

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Strong Words 3 showcases the best of the best of Aotearoas contemporary essays from 2021 & 2022, selected from entries into the prestigious Landfall Essay Competition. Strong Words 3 features compelling new writing on contemporary issues, tackling topics such as healthcare, gender, grief, lost language and the long aftermath of colonisation.