Three Day Road

Three Day Road is a harrowing war narrative that details the interconnected lives of several Cree Indians during World War One. Xavier Bird and Elijah Whiskeyjack are best friends who have lived as bush Indians for most of their lives. They live with Xavier’s aunt, Niska, who has taught Xavier how to live in the old ways. Xavier, in turn, has shown Elijah. One day, the boys hear about a great war taking place in Europe and decide to join the fighting. This seemingly harmless decision (like many at the time, Elijah and Xavier think the fighting will be over soon) transforms the lives of Niska, Elijah and Xavier, as well as the people they meet.

Niska is informed that Elijah has been injured and she must pick him up from the station. However, when she arrives she finds that her nephew, Xavier, waiting for her. She thought he was dead, having received a letter to that effect. Similarly, Xavier had received a letter informing him that Niska had died. Though in shock, the two begin the three-day journey home. Elijah’s whereabouts are unknown, and Xavier, having lost his left leg, is in pain and addicted to

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