Naomi's Houses: A Memoir

A woman's poignant account of her impoverished upbringing in isolated rural communities and her mother’s struggle to give her children more than she had.

In the crushing poverty of post-war rural Manitoba, Naomi, a mother of three, pushes through incredible obstacles to ensure her children’s security and future prosperity. Closely observed by one of those children, Naomi endures decades of financial struggle, male dominance, and the loss of her husband, while endeavouring to shelter her fam...