Summary

In the anticipation of her mother's return, LaPointe finds herself immersed in the surroundings of her parents' house, which was once her great-grandmother's abode. As she scans the room, her gaze is captivated by a myriad of heirlooms: cedar baskets, intricately carved artifacts, and talismans that emanate a sense of history and significance. Among these treasures, a small doll catches her attention, evoking a rush of memories within LaPointe.

The doll holds a special place in LaPointe's heart, as it was a gift from her grandmother to her mother. Unlike the pale, blonde-haired, blue-eyed dolls commonly found in stores, this doll was custom-ordered from Germany to resemble LaPointe's mother, with darker skin, hair, and eyes. Her mother affectionately named the doll Sasha, which, years later, would also become LaPointe's own name. This connection to her namesake doll shaped LaPointe's childhood, creating an intense...