Description
In this graphic memoir, a young woman arrives in Fort McMurray and takes work in the oil sands, stepping into a world of immense machinery, hard schedules, and a culture that leaves little room for vulnerability. As she moves between sites and confronts the realities of life on the ground—where trauma can be constant but rarely named—her story traces how survival, isolation, and power dynamics shape what people endure. With Kate Beaton’s sharp, expressive cartooning and keen observational humor, the book juxtaposes sweeping Alberta landscapes and wildlife with the human cost hidden behind industrial scale. At its heart, this is a story about exploitation and resilience, the myths a society tells about fairness, and the difficult work of finding a way to heal.
Available Editions
paperback
Drawn & Quarterly
Published Jan 1, 2022
ISBN: 9781770462892
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Details
First Published
2022
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands by Kate Beaton.