Author Description

A powerful must-read written by Aboriginal women who share their journey through residential schools, abuse, and in several cases, addiction. Deeply moving and the 2nd Volume of First Lady Nation series, this book should be in every classroom within Canada and the U.S. to share what can happen when a community and it's rich heritage is forced to become integrated into a society which is so different from the Aboriginal and Indigenous culture. Introduction by Barbara Bowes, with contributing authors Joan Jack, Cheryl Watts, Cindy McKee, Tara Petti, Karen Kejick, Grace Strang, Dr. Jacqueline Marie Maurice, Noreen Chaboyer, Wendy Dion, Susan Swan, Dr. Mary Jane McCallum, Crystal Fafard, Bronwyn Leon, Deborah Chief, Brenda Bear, Christina Carpenter, and Barbara J. Wilson. A book which will bring the reader a roller-coaster of emotions but provide a strong feeling of overcoming the odds, survival and forgiveness.