{"product_id":"northerny-9781772127379","title":"Northerny","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eNortherny is a Canadian First Book Prize winner that tells a compelling story of growing up and living in the North, challenging cultural myths of self-interest and superiority. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 80 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 February 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: University of Alberta Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNortherny, the winner of the 2025 Canadian First Book Prize, is a captivating and vibrant story that delves into the experiences of growing up and living in the North. Unlike traditional narratives that often romanticize the North's aurora borealis and snow-filled adventures, Northerny presents a raw and authentic portrayal of the region. For Dawn Macdonald, the North is not a mere escape or a path to enlightenment; it is a complex and multifaceted point of origin that shapes her identity. Macdonald's writing expertly blends lyric reflection and ferocious realism, challenging the cultural myths of self-interest and superiority that have long dominated discussions about Northern spaces and working-class identities. By giving voice to the experiences of people from the North, Northerny offers a refreshing and nuanced perspective on the region's history, culture, and struggles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 100g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 229 x 152 x 5 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781772127379\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dawn Macdonald","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":46090682892538,"sku":"9781772127379","price":13.32,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1716576808697_book.jpg?v=1716623875","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/northerny-9781772127379","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}