Where I Live Now: A Journey through Love and Loss to Healing and Hope
Sharon Butala
When Sharon Butala's husband, Peter, died unexpectedly, she found herself with no place to call home. Torn by grief and loss, she fled the ranchlands of southwest Saskatchewan and moved to the city, leaving almost everything behind. Often called one of this country's true visionaries, Sharon Butala shares her insights into the grieving process and reveals the small triumphs and funny moments that kept her going. Where I live now is profound in its understanding of the many homes women must build for themselves in a lifetime.
Award History
0 wins · 1 total
| Award | Year | Result | Category / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor General's Literary Awards: English-language Non-fictionMajor | 2017 | Finalist | Secondary source |
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01 Central figures
- Sharon Butala90%
02 Central places
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- southwest Saskatchewan55%
- the city40%
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After her husband’s death, Sharon Butala’s grief drives her to leave her ranch home in southwest Saskatchewan and build new “homes” for herself in the city through healing and hope.
Model confidence 40%
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Confidence percentages are the model's own estimates. Profile confidence: 78%.