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

 

Paul Sunga

May 21st, 2024

Paul Sunga’s Because of Nothing at All (Goose Lane Editions $24.95) follows the story of an abduction of international health program evaluators near the Kenya-Sudan border, revealing their past and present — and those of their captors. Among those navigating their fates are an orphan named Money, a disillusioned wealthy doctor, and a driver who has a brief taste of prosperity. Some escape, others are recaptured, and a few are ransomed, each drawn into schemes with unexpected outcomes. This novel, set against the backdrop of modern internationalism, explores choices, identity and wealth, highlighting the blurred lines between madness and sanity, and justice and injustice in a world rife with inequities. 9781773102467

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