Lay Down on the Good Earth: Poetry and Prose

With the spirit and determination of sisu, Sanni processes her emotions regarding the fate of her sons, Thomas and Luukas, while embracing the bittersweet memories of what was left behind in Finland -- land, family, and heritage. Drawing on a traditional Finnish lullaby, "Lay Down on the Good Earth" celebrates the grit and fortitude of Finnish immigrants in Michigan and the Midwest. It is an homage to the hard work put in by our ancestors in a quest that ultimately benefited future generations -- our generation -- and the communities they built.

• | Author: Melissa Chichester
• | Publisher: Blurb
• | Publication Date: January 20, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 24 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0464330408
• | ISBN-13: 9780464330400