Monika M. Buchmann, born in Germany in 1953, settled in Canada in 1975, overcoming personal obstacles while raising a family. Her life's journey reflects growth and perseverance. In her book "MALON DE NÉS: Are You Sure That They’re Family Too?" a community flees Russia in 1899, navigating perilous Arctic waters, haunted by unknown threats, and struggling with identity shifts amidst historical turmoil.