Young Nathan Olason steps afoot onto the soil of a foreign country, a place he is determined to claim as his new home. Against a stunning backdrop of Lake Winnipeg, Nath and his relatives struggle to stay alive against all odds in this strange, unforgiving country called Canada. With natural sand beaches and breathtaking sunsets, the lake quickly changes to a menacing force. Nath soon realizes that to claim this wilderness as New Iceland, he must persevere. With stirring realism, surprising bits of humour and steamy romance scenes, The Strong Amongst Us weaves a rich historical tale of immigration, manhood, immense love and resilience, leaving readers empowered by the sheer will of the human spirit.