Readers experience first hand the challenges the Kaurala family faces as they carve out a life in the wilderness of northern Minnesota during the Great Depression. Miriam’s story of her family’s perseverance and commitment to succeed is woven together with honesty and humor. Scott Hall of KAXE radio said, “A great story of the hardships the Kaurala’s faced.” Mary Ann Grossmann from the St. Paul Pioneer Press said, “It is a book that deserves a broad readership.” One reader wrote, "Your book is one of the most interesting I have read in a long time.” Another reader said, "I am sending this book to Finland as a gift to a schoolteacher cousin. It will become part of her classroom teachings.” Miriam’s story crosses cultures and connects generations, a great read for any age. Full 55% trade discount at http://outskirtspress.com/buybooks. Author receives full royalty. Buy with confidence. Resell for profit. Also available at Ingram, Baker & Taylor with a 40% retail margin and return option.
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For living quarters, Dad purchased an old-two-room-plus-attic house which was hauled to the site by horses. The little house was bug-infested and not exactly Mother's dream home. Nevertheless, she was determined to make the best of it.
About Diane Dettmann/Miriam Kaurala Dloniak
Diane Dettmann is a writer, teacher and presenter. She recently presented the book at a seminar in Finland. Diane lives in Afton, MN with her husband Allan. Miriam Dloniak grew up in Babbitt, Minnesota. She settled in Pennsylvania where she raised her family and worked as a dietician. She served in the United States Women’s Army Corps during World War II. The book is printed in memory of Miriam Dloniak.
Readers experience first hand the challenges the Kaurala family faces as they carve out a life in the wilderness of northern Minnesota during the Great Depression. Miriam’s story of her family’s perseverance and commitment to succeed is woven together with honesty and humor. Scott Hall of KAXE radio said, “A great story of the hardships the Kaurala’s faced.” Mary Ann Grossmann from the St. Paul Pioneer Press said, “It is a book that deserves a broad readership.” One reader wrote, "Your book is one of the most interesting I have read in a long time.” Another reader said, "I am sending this book to Finland as a gift to a schoolteacher cousin. It will become part of her classroom teachings.” Miriam’s story crosses cultures and connects generations, a great read for any age. Full 55% trade discount at http://outskirtspress.com/buybooks. Author receives full royalty. Buy with confidence. Resell for profit. Also available at Ingram, Baker & Taylor with a 40% retail margin and return option.
Diane Dettmann is a writer, teacher and presenter. She recently presented the book at a seminar in Finland. Diane lives in Afton, MN with her husband Allan. Miriam Dloniak grew up in Babbitt, Minnesota. She settled in Pennsylvania where she raised her family and worked as a dietician. She served in the United States Women’s Army Corps during World War II. The book is printed in memory of Miriam Dloniak.