Northerny

by Dawn MacDonald

Fresh, funny, and imbued with infectious energy, Northerny tells a much-needed and compelling story of growing up and living in the North. Here are no tidy tales of aurora borealis and adventures in snow. For Dawn Macdonald, the North is not an escape, a pathway to enlightenment, or a lifestyle choice. It's a messy, beautiful, and painful point of origin. People from the North see the North differently and want to tell their own stories in their own way, including about their experiences growing up on the land, getting an education, and struggling to find jobs and opportunities. Expertly balancing lyric reflection and ferocious realism, Macdonald busts up the cultural myths of self-interest and superiority that have long dominated conversations about both Northern spaces and working-class identities.

Genres: Poetry, Canada

80 pages, Paperback

Published February 2, 2024

Reviews

[Amanda (Smitten For Fiction) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thought-provoking poems. I am grateful to have read them.

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dawn MacDonald grew up in the Yukon, off grid. In this collection, she explores the north and nature with wit and whimsy. Her phrases are delicious and her images strong. I really loved this book.