Vancouver’s Lifeguard Legend

“Ruby Smith Diaz (l.) examines the life of Joe Fortes, a Black lifeguard in Vancouver, during a time of rampant racism, exploring his legacy and identity through research, personal reflections and poetry.FULL STORY

 

David M. McGowan

July 30th, 2024

Author David M. McGowan’s latest book, Partners (Self-Published $12.95) follows Thomas Brash, as he seeks to escape memories of his family that he lost to cholera. Traveling alone in a wild, dangerous land, he hopes solitude will erase his past. His plans are disrupted when he meets Frank Clement, whom he sees as an uneducated child needing protection. Conversely, Clement views Brash as a tenderfoot. Despite their differences, they and other loners become partners. Achieving relative safety and civilization, their past in the wilderness returns to haunt them. 97988739282738

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