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Eastern Passage

Name: Eastern Passage
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Book Synopsis: Following Farley Mowat’s bestselling memoir, Otherwise, the literary lion returns with an unexpected triumph.

Eastern Passage is a new and captivating piece of the puzzle of Farley Mowat’s life: the years from his return from the north in the late 1940s to his discovery of Newfoundland and his love affair with the sea in the 1950s. This was a time in which he wrote his first books and weathered his first storms of controversy, a time when he was discovering himself through experiences that, as he writes, “go to the heart of who and what I was” during his formative years as a writer and activist.

In the 1950s, with his career taking off but his first marriage troubled, Farley Mowat buys a piece of land northwest of Toronto and attempts to settle down. His accounts of building his home are by turns hilarious and affecting, while the insights into his early work and his relationship with his publishers offer a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a writer’s career.

But in the end, his restless soul could not be pinned to one place, and when his father offered him a chance to sail down the St. Lawrence, he jumped at it, not realizing that his journey would bring him face to face with one of Canada’s more shocking secrets – one most of us still don’t know today. This horrific incident, recalling as it did the lingering aftermath of war, and from which it took the area decades to recover, would forge the final tempering of Mowat as the activist we know today.

Eastern Passage is a funny, astute, and moving book that reveals that there is more yet to this fascinating and beloved figure than we think we know.

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Experience the captivating life of Farley Mowat in Eastern Passage, the latest triumph from this literary legend. Delve into the untold chapters of Mowat's life, from his return from the north to his love affair with the sea. This memoir takes you on a journey of self-discovery and showcases the formative years of a renowned writer and activist. Get ready to be immersed in a world of controversial storms, hilarious adventures, and heartfelt moments that go straight to the core of Mowat's essence.

As Mowat's career takes off in the 1950s, he finds himself torn between his writing aspirations and a troubled marriage. Seeking solace, he purchases a piece of land near Toronto and attempts to settle down. Eastern Passage offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of a writer's career, with touching accounts of Mowat's experiences and insights into his relationship with publishers. Laugh along with his witty tales of building a home and be moved by the struggles he faces along the way.

But Mowat's wandering spirit proves unstoppable, and when an opportunity to sail down the St. Lawrence arises, he seizes it without hesitation. Little did he know that this journey would lead him to uncover one of Canada's most shocking secrets - a dark incident that still remains largely unknown today. This eye-opening revelation, reminiscent of the aftermath of war, serves as the catalyst in shaping Mowat into the determined activist and advocate we admire today.

Discover the hidden depths of Farley Mowat in Eastern Passage, a poignant, insightful, and humorous book that will challenge your perception of this beloved figure. Prepare to be captivated by Mowat's extraordinary life and the remarkable stories that lay beneath the surface. Don't miss out on this extraordinary memoir - get your copy now and embark on a literary adventure unlike any other.

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