دانلود کتاب Waiting for the Long Night Moon 2025

“Waiting for the Long Night Moon” is Amanda Peters’ debut collection of short fiction, exploring Indigenous experiences across various eras and settings. The stories range from initial encounters with European settlers to the forced displacement of Indigenous children and contemporary struggles for clean water. Peters employs traditional storytelling and concise prose to depict the dignity of Indigenous life, the humiliations of systemic racism, and the resilience to endure.

One narrative follows a young man returning from residential school, only to find he can no longer communicate with his parents. Another centers on a grieving mother who finds purpose and healing as a water protector. The collection also includes the Indigenous Voices Award-winning title story, “Waiting for the Long Night Moon.”

Throughout the collection, Peters delves into themes of grief, joy, trauma, and resilience, illustrating the power inherent in the Indigenous experience. The stories serve as a poignant reminder that where there is suffering, there is also strength and hope. “Waiting for the Long Night Moon” offers readers an intimate look into the challenges and triumphs of Indigenous life, emphasizing the enduring spirit of its people¹.