Kobzar's Children: A Century of Untold Ukrainian Stories

by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch (Editor)

Collects stories, memoirs, and poems about and by Ukrainian immigrants who settled in Canada and their descendants.

Genres: Ukraine, Fiction

199 pages, Hardcover

First published June 30, 2006

About the author

Marsha Skrypuch is an internationally bestselling children’s author whose books span a century of wars from a kid’s view, concentrating on those stories that have been erased by oppressive regimes. Her best-known book is Making Bombs for Hitler. Her most recent is the Kidnapped from Ukraine trilogy. She has received death threats and honors for her writing. Marsha lives in Brantford, Ontario, Canada and you can visit her online at calla.com

Reviews

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a real treasure. It's funny and tragic and uplifting. The only stories of Ukrainians I have ever heard before these were the stories of my own family. I loved reading these stories, I felt so much pride reading them. The preface is so excellent, I read it 3 times. If you are like me, someone desperate to know as much as possible about her Ukrainian roots and Ukrainian history then this book will be a great read for you. Highly recommended.

[Christa · Rating 4 out of 5]

These were fascinating stories both of Ukrainians' experiences in a new land - Canada, as well as some of the more horrific experiences that many Ukrainians endured during WWII, particularly in the concentration camps. I enjoyed learning more about "my people." The stories and poems were touching, humorous and eye-opening.

[Holly Paluck · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this collection of immigrant experiences from Canada. I am sure many families could identify with several of the stories.