The narrative offers a candid exploration of a family's journey through the complexities of living with brain injury. It highlights the emotional struggles, resilience, and determination required to overcome obstacles, providing an intimate look at the impact on relationships and daily life. Through personal anecdotes, the book emphasizes the importance of perseverance and support in the face of adversity.
The story follows five characters at the Society for the Destitute who receive funding to produce Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, chosen for its high body count. Their unconventional performance becomes a bold satire, exploring themes of war, rage, and grief. Through their unique lens, the characters seek beauty amidst the chaos and brutality of contemporary life, offering a striking commentary on the human experience.
In 1535, Hummiktuq, an Inuit widow, has a strange dream about the future. The next day, she discovers a bear cub floating on a piece of ice near a breathing hole. Despite the concerns of her community, she adopts him as her own and names him Angu'řuaq. In 1845, Angu'řuaq and his mate Panik wander into a chance meeting between Inuit hunters and explorers from the Franklin Expedition. By 2029, when surveyors and entrepreneurs examine the now-melting land for future opportunities, Angu'řuaq encounters the passengers and crew of a luxury cruise ship as it slinks through the oily waters of the Northwest Passage.Humorous and dramatic, and published in both English and Nattilingmiutut, The Breathing Hole is a respectful and profound saga that traces the paths of colonialism and climate change, revealing the devastating scars left on the land and in history.