Under This Unbroken Sky LP A Novel
Under This Unbroken Sky LP A Novel by Shandi Mitchell, published by Harper Collins on September 8, 2009, is a large print edition comprising 488 pages. This debut novel unfolds in Spring 1938, following Ukrainian immigrant Teodor Mykolayenko, who, after serving nearly two years in prison for stealing his own grain, returns to his family on the harsh northern Canadian prairie. As Teodor strives to rebuild their lives amidst the challenges of drought and starvation, he faces both personal and familial struggles that threaten their newfound stability.
Readers will find a narrative rich in imagination and atmosphere, exploring themes of love, greed, and desperation. The story delves into the dynamics of Teodor’s family, including his wife Maria, their five children, and his sister Anna, as they navigate the complexities of survival. The return of Anna’s husband, Stefan, introduces conflict that escalates into violence and tragedy, creating a suspenseful backdrop for the family’s journey. Under This Unbroken Sky presents a vivid portrayal of resilience and the human spirit against the odds.
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Evocative and compelling, rich in imagination and atmosphere, Under This Unbroken Sky is a beautifully wrought debut from a gifted new novelist.
Spring 1938. After nearly two years in prison for the crime of stealing his own grain, Ukrainian immigrant Teodor Mykolayenko is a free man. 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. As he tirelessly clears the untamed land, Teodor begins to heal himself and his children. But the family’s hopes and newfound happiness are short-lived. Anna’s rogue husband, the arrogant and scheming Stefan, unexpectedly returns, stirring up rancor and discord that will end in violence and tragedy.
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. Shandi Mitchell has woven an unbearably suspenseful story, written in a language of luminous beauty and clarity. 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.
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