Life Sucks (White Buffalo Books)

Lindsay McKay is a 14-year old girl on the cusp of womanhood struggling to understand life and her place in it. Her struggle is with identity – what she sees on the outside is not in sync with the spirit within. She journeys with her mother, Emma, through conflict and challenge to truth and love. Together they find answers to their questions through the grace and wisdom of Martha, a powerful Cree Medicine Woman who introduces them to the Seven Sacred Teachings of the Ancient Cree.

Donna Sutherland is best known for her work in historical non-fiction with works such as Peguis: A Noble Friend and Nahoway: A Distant Voice. Using the knowledge and wisdom gained from her many years of research, Donna has written an insightful and heartwarming fictional story about the issue of identity. Life Sucks is intended to show children today how to become balanced by learning about those who came before them.