ABANDONED. book about newfoundland... or greenland? a boy who becomes a journalist, his somewhat difficult relationship with an alcoholic childhood friend, his political career.

[Ben]

read it a few years ago. great book about a boy who becomes a journalist, his somewhat difficult relationship with an alcoholic childhood friend, his political career... driving me a little batty not to be able to remember...

[Cathy]

Are you thinking of The Shipping News, by E. Annie Proulx?

[Jessica]

Is it possibly The Colony of Unrequited Dreams by Wayne Johnston? About the founding and founding father of Newfoundland.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Ben left the group. Moving to Abandoned.