Living On Sisu

Released: May 18, 2026
Length: 4 hrs 16 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Modern History Press

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Set in Michigan's Upper Peninsula during the summer of 1913, this story follows twelve-year-old Emma Niemi as her life is affected by a significant miners' strike and a tragic event that shapes the community. Through Emma’s perspective, readers experience the hopes, fears, and resilience of those living through this pivotal period in history. Insightful and richly detailed, the narrative explores themes of change and community amidst upheaval.

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