Youth, a Small Boat, and Absolute Contentment (June 7)

“I was out for a pensive afternoon on my own. Fishing would be little more than a pretext for laying claim to a moment of solitude. I looked around the tranquil inlet where I found myself. The clouds were high, and the sky was still bright. A few other watercraft were visible far across the Bay. Whenever I chose, I could motor out to join them. Or I could stay back a while longer. Little can match the optimism generated by youth, a small boat, and absolute contentment as a blissful day draws to its close.” (Providence Point, p. 150)

The call of freedom on the water – in secluded coves or on wide-open expanses – is a key theme throughout Providence Point. Any reader familiar with Georgian Bay or other similar resources will instantly recognize that motif.

Look through your own copy of the novel to find particular passages that have special meaning for you. And if you wish, celebrate an example from your real-life experience in the comment box below.

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