![]() ![]() A Ukrianian family struggled to survive in a harsh environment where not only nature was a nemesis, but also the English society who discriminated against them. Rich with fiery conflict and culminating in a gut-wrenching climax, this is an unforgettably powerful novel from a passionate new voice in contemporary literature.Īn immigrant story of hardship and tragedy, playing out in the south of Canada. Shandi Mitchell has woven an unbearably suspenseful story, written in a language of luminous beauty and clarity. ![]() Under This Unbroken Sky is a mesmerizing tale of love and greed, pride and desperation, that will resonate long after the last page is turned. Anna's rogue husband, the arrogant and scheming Stefan, unexpectedly returns, stirring up rancor and discord that will end in violence and tragedy. ![]() But the family's hopes and newfound happiness are short-lived. ![]() As he tirelessly clears the untamed land, Teodor begins to heal himself and his children. While he was gone, his wife, Maria their five children and his sister, Anna, struggled to survive on the harsh northern Canadian prairie, but now Teodor-a man who has overcome drought, starvation, and Stalin's purges-is determined to make a better life for them. After nearly two years in prison for the crime of stealing his own grain, Ukrainian immigrant Teodor Mykolayenko is a free man. Evocative and compelling, rich in imagination and atmosphere, Under This Unbroken Sky is a beautifully wrought debut from a gifted new novelist. ![]()
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