I've spent many weeks in Manitoba this year, read many books on local history and by local authors. Mostly the Mennonite theme, but also other early settler stories.
This book tells the story of Mennonite refugees from Russia in the 1920's. Many of these families were supported by sending young teenage girls to be house maids in Winnipeg homes. My own aunts had this experience. As with many families with this background of terror, they prospered in Canada, and in one generation with great personal sacrifice, made a wonderful life.
Very well written and compelling story of not so untypical woman's life.
Prizes -- 2010 Manitoba Book of the Year
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