The Evolution of Alice
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Alice is a single mother raising her three young daughters on the rez where she grew up. Life has never been easy, but she's managed to get by with the support of her best friend, Gideon, and her family. When an unthinkable loss occurs, Alice is forced to confront truths that will challenge her belief in herself and the world she thought she knew.
Peopled with unforgettable characters and told from multiple points of view, this is a novel where spirits are alive, forgiveness is possible, and love is the only thing that matters.
Reissued with a new story by David A. Robertson and foreword by Shelagh Rogers.
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David A. Robertson (he/him/his) is a two-time winner of the Governor General's Literary Award, and recipient of the TD Canadian Children's Literature Award and the Writer's Union of Canada Freedom to Read Award. Among many other accolades for his work as a writer for children and adults, in 2026 David was nominated for the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award. He has also received recognition for podcasting, public speaking, and social advocacy, including being honoured with a Doctor of Letters by the University of Manitoba in 2023 and a Doctor of Laws by the University of Lethbridge in 2025 for his outstanding contributions to the arts and society. David is a member of Norway House Cree Nation and lives in Winnipeg.
Content
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Foreword
- One
- nightlight
- Two
- the evolution of alice
- Three
- anchorage
- Four
- remember saturn
- Five
- starfish
- Six
- sweet tooth
- Seven
- simple momentum
- Eight
- staring at the sun
- Nine
- hilroy
- Ten
- running on fences
- Eleven
- future days
- Twelve
- jumper
- Thirteen
- stony mountain serenade
- Fourteen
- sketches
- Fifteen
- walking stick
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
