Ducks by Kate Beaton
Katie heads out west to take advantage of Alberta’s oil rush, part of the long tradition of East Coasters who seek gainful employment elsewhere when they can’t find it in the homeland they love so much. Katie encounters the harsh reality of life in the oil sands, where trauma is an everyday occurrence yet is never discussed.
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- Last updated: September 22, 2023
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A graphic memoir about a young woman working in Alberta's oil sands.
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A fascinating, harrowing, unforgettable book about a place few outsiders can comprehend.
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