In this sequel to A Finntown of the Heart, Eilola carries the story of Ilmi forward, exploring the continuing disfunctionality of her family and its struggles to survive. Ilmi, ever an enthusiastic learner faces hard choices, especially as she mature...
Set in northern Minnesota, Gifts of the Spirit recounts the story of a young woman who rises above her humble station without ever completely leaving it behind. Beginning with the influenza epidemic of 1918, the story continues into the 1...