Niels and Johanne quietly endure a lifelong yearning for their home country, Denmark, as they struggle to raise a family of eight children during The Great Depression, World War II, and a period of difficult economic transition. Calamities and social isolation compound their challenges in New York's rural hinterland as they strive to give their eight children independence and opportunity in this new land. Here now, Niels and Johanne's eternal silence is transposed through bittersweet tales and fond memories that highlight a memoir of the author's early life and accent this tribute to his parents.
