Beskrivning
The narrative unfolds around the ambitious project of Montreal's Mirabel airport, revealing the profound impacts it had on the people and landscape of the region. Through poignant storytelling, the authors delve into the aspirations of the era, exploring how dreams of progress collided with harsh realities.
As the tale weaves through personal accounts and broader societal implications, it lays bare the emotional toll faced by those displaced and affected by the airport's construction. The complexity of progress is portrayed vividly, bringing forth both the grandeur and despair that accompanied such an immense undertaking.
Ultimately, the book invites readers to reflect on the sacrifices made in the name of development, revealing the intimate connections between place, identity, and loss. This exploration serves as a reminder of the past's lingering echoes in present day, shaping the world in which we live.
As the tale weaves through personal accounts and broader societal implications, it lays bare the emotional toll faced by those displaced and affected by the airport's construction. The complexity of progress is portrayed vividly, bringing forth both the grandeur and despair that accompanied such an immense undertaking.
Ultimately, the book invites readers to reflect on the sacrifices made in the name of development, revealing the intimate connections between place, identity, and loss. This exploration serves as a reminder of the past's lingering echoes in present day, shaping the world in which we live.
Bokdetaljer
Format
Pocketbok
Sidor
96 sidor
Språk
Engelska
Publicerad
Apr 1, 2004
Förlag
Vehicule Press
ISBN-10
1550651919
ISBN-13
9781550651911