My Sister's Mother

Donna Solecka Urbikas's memoir recounts her family's harrowing experiences during World War II, focusing on her mother Janina and sister Mira's ordeal in Siberia and their subsequent journey of survival. As Donna grows up in America yearning for a normal life, she gradually uncovers the complexities of her family's past and the deep bonds forged through hardship. This heartfelt narrative offers a compelling look at resilience, family, and the personal toll of historical trauma.