الأجداد سعداء .. حكايات حقيقية من القطب الشمالي

_The book “The Ancestors Are Happy”_ is a beautifully crafted tapestry that paints a picture of stories. It also presents a collection of personal anecdotes from Inuit informants, whose combined lives span the course of the twentieth century, a period of remarkable transformation in the North. This captivating book is based on the author's experiences and encounters over forty years of living, traveling, and learning in Nunavut. David Bailey's lucid text is based on oral histories collected from Inuit elders, for which he won the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal, and on his meticulous historical research. The reader will be taken on a journey across the Canadian Arctic, into the heart of the land itself, and into the lives of an unforgettable cast of northern characters. At its core, an exploration of Inuit cultural traditions, the hallmark of David Bailey's esteemed writing career, which includes nine previous books and countless journal articles. Inuit elders say ancestors are happy when the stories of the land are told, retold, and preserved.