"Fox tears beauty from the jaws of genocide, daring to claim love beyond settler imaginings-love that nurtures decolonial futures and makes possible a more just world."- Sam McKegney, author of Magic Weapons and Masculindians How can we heal in the face of trauma? How can we transform intergenerational pain into a passion for community and healing? Presenting herself as "Myrtle," residential school survivor and Indigenous television personality Bevann Fox explores essential questions by recounting her life through fiction. She shares memories of an early childhood filled with love with her grandparents-until she is sent to residential school at the age of seven. Her horrific experiences of abuse there left her without a voice, timid and nervous, never sure, never trusting, affecting her romantic relationships and family bonds for years to come. This is the story of Myrtle battling to recover her voice. Genocidal Love is a powerful confirmation of the long-lasting consequences of residential school violence -and a moving story of finding a path towards healing. "A riveting, often difficult, brave, important book. " - Deanna Reder , Chair, Department of Indigenous Studies, Simon Fraser University "A riveting and courageous reflection. . . . Genocidal Love is unique in its detailed account of the often re-traumatizing effects of the legal and bureaucratic barriers of compensation programs predating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission." - Jesse Rae Archibald-Barber , editor of kisiskaciwan and co-editor of Performing Turtle Island

About the Author
Bevann Fox is a member of Pasqua First Nation, originally from Piapot First Nation. In 2012 she received her Bachelor of Arts in Arts and Culture and in 2018 her Master in Business Administration, Leadership from the University of Regina. In 2014 she was honoured with the YWCA Women of Distinction Award-Arts, Culture and Heritage. She received an Indigenous Voices Award for Genocidal Love , which was also honoured with two Saskatchewan Book Awards. Michelle Coupal is the Canada Research Chair in Truth, Reconciliation, and Indigenous Literatures and an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Regina.

Reviews
"Fox tears beauty from the jaws of genocide, daring to claim love beyond settler imaginingslove that nurtures decolonial futures and makes possible a more just world." Sam McKegney, author of Magic Weapons and Masculindians
"A riveting, often difficult, brave, important book. " Deanna Reder , Chair, Department of Indigenous Studies, Simon Fraser University
"A riveting and courageous reflection. . . . Genocidal Love is unique in its detailed account of the often re-traumatizing effects of the legal and bureaucratic barriers of compensation programs predating the Truth and Reconciliation Commission." Jesse Rae Archibald-Barber , editor of kisiskaciwan and co-editor of Performing Turtle Island
Winner, Indigenous Voices Award, 2021 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award, Nonfiction, 2021 Shortlisted, Saskatchewan Book Award, City of Regina Prize, 2021 Shortlisted, Rasmussen & Co. Indigenous Peoples' Writing Award, 2021 Shortlisted, Regina Public Library Book of the Year Award, 2021 Shortlisted, Creative Saskatchewan Publishing Award, 2021 Shortlisted, Saskatoon Public Library Indigenous Peoples' Publishing Award, 2021


Awards
Winner of Indigenous Voices Award 2021 and Creative Saskatchewan Publishing Award 2021. Short-listed for Saskatchewan Book Award, City of Regina Prize 2021 and Rasmussen & Co. Indigenous Peoplesa Writing Award 2021 and Regina Public Library Book of the Year Award 2021 and Saskatoon Public Library Indigenous Peoplesa Publishing Award 2021.



Book Information
ISBN 9780889777415
Author Bevann Fox
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint University of Regina Press
Publisher University of Regina Press
Weight(grams) 238g
Dimensions(mm) 177mm * 8mm * 127mm