this strange visible air 

Celebrated Canadian writer and novelist Sharon Butala explores the issues of aging and loneliness in a society that has often failed the elderly through this very personal collection of non-fiction essays both frank and contemplative.

The incredible expanse of sky over the foothills of Alberta—the province where Ms. Butala now resides— features as a backdrop behind the bold yet ethereal type treatment for the title. This mix is an apt description for Ms. Butala’s narrative style—a no-nonsense sensibility often interspersed with spiritual contemplation.

Freehand Press
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