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 Spaner

August 27th, 2024

Jake Feldman’s life, shaped by the Spanish Civil War and personal family conflicts, is brought to life in David Spaner’s novel, Keefer Street (Ronsdale $24.95). Growing up on Keefer Street in Vancouver’s diverse Strathcona neighborhood during the 1930s, Jake’s youthful idealism and left-wing activism lead him to fight fascism as an international volunteer in the Spanish Civil War. However, upon returning home, he finds his idealism diminished by the challenges of daily life and family struggles. 9781553807209

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