A review by misterfix
Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton

dark emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced

4.25

I could have continued reading about Kate's experiences for another 400 or more with pleasure, despite the often difficult and upsetting subject matter. This book is so balanced and rings with such truth. I've had a few jobs and experiences that contained elements of what she describes and I'm so glad she wrote this, though I'm angry and sad that she was treated the way she was. At the same time, she captured the wonderful elements of being part of a crew & sharing a unique bonding experience - you're a dysfunctional family.

It's a tremendous task to tell an insider account of this world and be fair yet truthful with yourself and the people in your world. The author beautifully opens the reader's eyes to the multiple layers and factors that create these environments. Additionally, how she handled the realization and guilt associated with working this sort of job and acknowledging your complicity in the impact on the environment was so well handled.

I'm eager to seek out and read more of this author's work.