Dora Dueck Livres

Catherine, an archivist nearing retirement, confronts her own family's buried past as she delves into her aging mother's memories. This journey reveals the story of a mysterious uncle and the tragic fate of her brother, unearthing long-hidden family secrets and the impact of religious fanaticism. Set against the backdrop of rural Alberta and Winnipeg, the narrative explores the fragile nature of personal histories and the complex ties of family, ultimately highlighting the profound consequences of shame and silence.

Life in Paraguay! What an adventure it all seems for idealistic sixteen-year-old Anna when she arrives in her new homeland in the Chaco of South America. Then she discovers the wilderness is hostile, pioneering is unrelentingly difficult, marriage brings sorrow, and friends become enemies. But she also finds love. Again and again, as her exuberant spirit is tested, she strives for resilience. And near the close of her life, she finds the best surprise of all. Under the Still Standing Sun is a deeply affecting and intimate journey through a woman’s life, woven into the narrative of Mennonite settlement in Paraguay.