Explore the personal stories that shaped my life. From family movie nights that changed how I think, to learning resilience through studying, and overcoming childhood fears, these memoirs capture the moments that taught me about growth, courage, and reflection.
Summary: One Saturday night, my family and I watched Inception together. The movie’s dreams within dreams and unexpected twists completely blew me away. It made me think about how reality and the mind can be more complicated than we realize. This experience taught me that movies can do more than entertain—they can make you reflect, ask questions, and have meaningful conversations with the people around you
Summary: I used to see studying as a boring chore, especially when I had to do hours of homework every day in Turkiye. But when I joined a program at the University of Toronto in grade 9, I realized I had fallen behind. Instead of giving up, I started studying on my own, step by step. This memoir shows how taking control of my learning taught me resilience, patience, and that struggling at first doesn’t mean failure.
Summary: When I was a kid, I was really scared of dogs. One day at the park, a small dog chased me, and I ran for safety. Years later, I met a friendly dog named Casper, and spending time with him slowly helped me get over my fear. This memoir taught me that fears can change with time and exposure, and that patience and positive experiences can help you overcome things that used to scare you.
Summary: During COVID, my family and I came to Canada for our permanent residency. When we landed, I was surprised by how much snow there was. It was way more than in Turkiye. Walking around Downtown Toronto, trying to figure out the subway and PATH, I felt both excited and a little lost. Seeing the CN Tower for the first time was amazing. This memoir is about my first experience in Canada and how new and different everything felt.