Complicated simplicity : island life in the Pacific Northwest / Joy Davis.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781772032703
- Physical Description: xi, 251 pages : map ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Heritage House Publishing, 2019.
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Island life > British Columbia. Island life > Northwest, Pacific. British Columbia > Social life and customs. Northwest, Pacific > Social life and customs. |
Available copies
- 12 of 14 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Terrace Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 14 total copies.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Terrace Public Library | 392.3097 DAV (Text) | 35151001087485 | Adult Non-fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Heritage Books
A frank, practical, and entertaining exploration of the pleasures and complexities of living on small islands.
Many people dream of living simple lives on small islands, but few are aware of some of the unique challenges that accompany this distinctive lifestyle. From negotiating surrounding waters to creating a sustainable home and making a viable life away from urban conveniences, small-island living can be rewarding or difficult (or both), depending on myriad circumstances.
Complicated Simplicity: Island Life in the Pacific Northwest draws on a variety sources to contextualize peoplesâ enduring fascination with islands worldwide, including the authorâs own experiences growing up on Bath Island (off Gabriola) and her interviews with over twenty intrepid figures who live on the San Juan Islands, the Gulf Islands, the Discovery Islands, and in Clayoquot Sound. Ingenuity, tenacity, and a passion for living in these special places shine through in the personal stories, as does a shared concern for safety, sustainability, and thoughtful stewardship. Engaging, inspiring, and often funny, Complicated Simplicity offers readers honest and useful insights on the joys, perils, and rewards of island life.