Our Daily Bread
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ISBN10: 9376555783
ISBN13: 9789376555789
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789376555789
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Aug 25 2026
Pages: 262
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A biting prairie wind sweeps across endless fields, carrying with it the weight of hope and hardship that defined early twentieth-century Canadian farm life. Against this stark and beautiful backdrop unfolds a tale of rural resilience, where families carve out an existence from unforgiving soil and the ever-present threat of failure hovers at the edge of each season. In this powerful example of Canadian social realism, the daily rhythms of settlement-era life come alive-each moment shaped by the struggle to survive, the bonds of kinship, and the quiet dignity found in perseverance. Set amid the vast expanse of the Canadian prairies, this Canadian rural fiction offers an intimate portrait of a family's pursuit of stability and belonging. The challenges of pioneer life are rendered with unflinching honesty: droughts that parch the land, the relentless cycle of planting and harvest, and the isolation that tests the spirit. Yet, within these hardships, there are glimpses of community, endurance, and a deep connection to the land itself. The narrative's careful attention to detail and authentic depiction of rural Canadian families make it an enduring work in the tradition of the prairie hardship novel. Evoking the atmosphere of a settlement era novel, the story explores not only the external forces that shape its characters but also the internal landscapes of hope, longing, and quiet triumph. It stands as a testament to a formative chapter in Canadian literature fiction, capturing the essence of a time when survival depended on both grit and grace. The writing invites readers into a world both harsh and luminous, where the ordinary becomes significant and every small victory is hard-won. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.
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