pickNow Manitoba Premier, Kinew shares a rich story of his journey, as well as that of his father who survived residential school, through pain, racism, and substance abuse to healing and leadership. He honestly covers key elements in Canada‘s Indigenous history, insights into spiritual and cultural practices, and his own path towards being a writer and commentator with his father becoming a key national leader.
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pickThis was a great follow up to Moon of the Crusted Snow. It‘s mostly a traveling story, as 6 members of the survivor‘s community strike out south east to see if they can find new grounds for their people. They are hoping to be able to return to the land their ancestors lived on; the land that had been taken from them by the white colonists.
The narrator isn‘t the best, he stumbles and loses his flow. But he is an own voice, which I appreciated. 🤩
pickThe first book in this series by this Anishinaabe author was great but this one is outstanding. I would recommend audio so that you can have the language. The books are set in a near future “after the light have gone out.”
pickGood follow-up! Can be read as a stand-alone, but definitely recommend reading Moon of the Crusted Snow first.
pickGreat sequel. All the feels. Auto buy author. Most anticipated new release for 2024 and it didn‘t disappoint.
pickI imagine it's not uncommon to love every book you read if you've been away from novels for a long time and the recommendations you take heed of are from your beloveds and favorite book reviewers. But this book touched me enourmously. Tears of joy and sadness flowed in key moments in this book. An inspiring, frightening, yet incredibly poignant story of survival with great characters. Thank you Waubgeshig Rice.
I have yet to read Moon of the Crusted Snow (although I plan to), but I know it is a much loved book here. I just heard on a podcast that a sequel is being released later this month.
