Strings of Life Fate & Hope

The making of a string instrument called a Bandura played a significant role in the documentation of my grandmother's immigration (at the tender age of 14) and her settlement in Canada. From my memories as well as those shared with by my uncle her son the story begins taking you the reader on that same journey across the ocean weaving through past and present life events of my grandmother and me the writer. Hopefully after reading this story you too will be inspired to document your ancestral stories as well to leave as a legacy for future generations. For we must always remember the gifts our multicultural ancestor's left us in their assimilation to the new world.ReviewsBook Review Iryna Konstantiuk. Excellent work an unforgettable story! The story as told is a refreshing presentation of a pioneer immigrantÕs adaptation and survival in Canada. This historical account of eventsreminds one of where we've come from and what it means to belong to this nation. It is a must read for every Canadian particularly each successive generation of youth. I would recommend that this book be part of mandatory reading within our Canadian school curriculum! Iryna Konstantiuk M.A. Instructor Department of German & Slavic Studies Faculty of Arts University of Manitoba. .