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Discover the captivating novel, 'Safe from the Sea', a compelling tale set in the stunning lakeshore landscapes of northern Minnesota. This heartfelt narrative intricately explores themes of family, hardship, and reconciliation between a son and his estranged father. After thirty-five years apart, Noah returns home to confront the emotional wreckage stemming from his father's haunting past, steeped in the tragedy of a Great Lakes ore boat disaster. As the father shares his harrowing story, the two men embark on a transformative journey that revisits family bonds and the weight of untold stories. This powerful exploration of father-son relationships is skillfully penned by author Peter Geye, who delves into the complexities of Norwegian immigrant culture intertwined with the dramatic backdrop of Great Lakes shipping. The novel also touches on Noah's own personal struggles alongside his wise and supportive wife, Natalie, highlighting the challenge of infertility they face together. 'Safe from the Sea' is not just a story about a shipwreck but an emotional odyssey that invites readers to reflect on their own familial ties and the legacies we inherit. Experience the enchantment of this trade paperback, perfect for anyone seeking a poignant literary escape. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781609530570 | Format: Trade paperback (US) | Year: 2011 | Publisher: Unbridled Books.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781609530570
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Unbridled Books
Description:
Set against the powerful lakeshore landscape of northern Minnesota, Safe from the Sea is a heartfelt novel in which a son returns home to reconnect with his estranged and dying father thirty-five years after the tragic wreck of a Great Lakes ore boat that the father only partially survived and that has divided them emotionally ever since. When his father for the first time finally tells the story of the horrific disaster he has carried with him so long, it leads the two men to reconsider each other.Meanwhile, Noah’s own struggle to make a life with an absent father has found its real reward in his relationship with his sagacious wife, Natalie, whose complications with infertility issues have marked her husband’s life in ways he only fully realizes as the reconciliation with his father takes shape.Peter Geye has delivered an archetypal story of a father and son, of the tug and pull of family bonds, of Norwegian immigrant culture, of dramatic shipwrecks and the business and adventure of Great Lakes shipping in a setting that simply casts a spell over the characters as well as the reader.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781609530570
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2011
Publisher: Unbridled Books
Description:
Set against the powerful lakeshore landscape of northern Minnesota, Safe from the Sea is a heartfelt novel in which a son returns home to reconnect with his estranged and dying father thirty-five years after the tragic wreck of a Great Lakes ore boat that the father only partially survived and that has divided them emotionally ever since. When his father for the first time finally tells the story of the horrific disaster he has carried with him so long, it leads the two men to reconsider each other.Meanwhile, Noah’s own struggle to make a life with an absent father has found its real reward in his relationship with his sagacious wife, Natalie, whose complications with infertility issues have marked her husband’s life in ways he only fully realizes as the reconciliation with his father takes shape.Peter Geye has delivered an archetypal story of a father and son, of the tug and pull of family bonds, of Norwegian immigrant culture, of dramatic shipwrecks and the business and adventure of Great Lakes shipping in a setting that simply casts a spell over the characters as well as the reader.