{"product_id":"beneath-the-permafrost-a-yukon-reckoning-9798199049009","title":"BENEATH THE PERMAFROST A Yukon Reckoning","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Justin Thomas McDonald\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Cultural, Ethnic \u0026amp; Regional - Native American \u0026amp; Aboriginal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeneath the Permafrost: A Yukon Reckoning\u003c\/i\u003e plunges readers into a land defined by its extremes-a place where brutal cold meets breathtaking beauty, and where profound isolation creates communities forged in fire and ice. Beyond the postcards of snow and dog teams, the Yukon is a formidable character, shaping every aspect of life with its vast distances and the ever-present threat of an indifferent wilderness. Here, self-reliance is not a virtue but a necessity, and life is lived in high contrast: sharp peaks, deep valleys, and a silence so profound it becomes a palpable presence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYet, within this stark landscape, a complex human drama unfolds. The very isolation that demands fierce independence also forces an inescapable intimacy, weaving a social fabric fraught with deep loyalty and festering resentments. Beneath the surface of resilience and communal support, the permafrost holds secrets and unresolved conflicts. This book unveils the paradoxes of the Yukon-where personal histories cast long shadows, and the fight for survival extends beyond the elements into the very heart of human relations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the global gaze turns to the north, the Yukon finds itself at a crossroads. \u003ci\u003eBeneath the Permafrost\u003c\/i\u003e explores the volatile currents sweeping through this remote territory: the rise of \"Freedos\" movements challenging established norms, the contentious debate around \"greenwashing\" and environmental promises, and the deep rifts caused by resource extraction impacting Indigenous rights and traditional lands. Amidst eroding trust and rising confrontation, a journalist navigates the digital wild west, seeking truth in a landscape where hidden agendas and deception run as deep as the frozen ground. What begins as whispers in the wire escalates into a full-blown reckoning, exposing fractured communities and the lengths to which some will go to protect their interests-or their secrets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJoin this unflinching investigation into: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe raw, unforgiving beauty and brutal realities of life in the Canadian North.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe escalating social and political conflicts, from \"Freedos\" movements to resource extraction and Indigenous rights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe intricate dance between profound isolation and suffocating community in a land of extremes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe challenging pursuit of truth by a journalist in a digital age, navigating deception and escalating confrontation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThe personal and collective reckoning with past actions, hidden agendas, and the promise of a volatile future.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeneath the Permafrost: A Yukon Reckoning\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a regional account; it's a gripping narrative about survival, identity, and the relentless search for accountability in a place where the past is never truly buried, and the future hangs in the balance. It demands readers confront the intricate layers of a society shaped by its environment, its history, and its unwavering resolve.","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47889913086103,"sku":"9798199049009","price":1370.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798199049009.webp?v=1781178201","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/beneath-the-permafrost-a-yukon-reckoning-9798199049009","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}