Based on a True Story

A True Story.
A Family's Legacy.
A Nation's Soul.

The Honoring Anna saga follows three generations of Norwegian immigrants who homesteaded the Dakota prairie, survived the Dust Bowl, and built the American West. Begin with Books I & II — available now in print, digital & audio. The final chapter arrives soon.

Based on a True Story3 Generations100+ Years of HistoryAs Featured in The Epoch Times

The Saga Begins

From Norway's Fjords to the Dakota Prairie

In rugged 1900s Norway, nine-year-old Anna Ingevich reels from her mother's death, her life hardening under a stern father and a cruel stepfamily. Alongside Rasmus Johnson, a dock boy lured by tales of America's abundant lands, she whispers a desperate question: "How do I escape Norway and get to America?"

"I can't even imagine the kind of courage it took those young people to leave their families, homes, and homelands for unknown, uncharted territory and their dreams."— Douglas Hoff

The Complete Saga

Three Books. Three Generations. One Legacy.

Books I & II are available now. Book III completes the trilogy soon.

Critical Acclaim

What the World Is Saying

"Douglas Hoff's series about Norwegian immigrants in the early 20th century is timeless in its appeal. These coming-of-age, true stories in novel form are books that older adults can also enjoy immensely. I certainly did."

Linda Wiegenfeld

The Epoch Times

"Hoff does a wonderful job portraying a bleak existence with the isolation, extreme weather conditions, and constant physical labor. The prairie has unique challenges, which Hoff presents in descriptive language."

Book Review

The Epoch Times

"South Dakota author and rancher Douglas Hoff releases third book in trilogy. What started as researching family roots turned into a book trilogy for Douglas Hoff."

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Two Books Available Now

Read in paperback, hardcover, or Rifflebook — with narrated audio. Bundle & save on combo packs. The trilogy completes soon.

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