What Your Hands Have Done

Life in a close-knit fishing family on Prince Edward Island shapes the protagonist's identity, contrasting with the discontent experienced in urban Toronto. The narrative explores the deep connections to rural life, from fishing in the Atlantic to working in potato fields, highlighting the emotional weight of these experiences. Dionne Brand characterizes the work as a heartfelt tribute to the father figure, emphasizing themes of love, belonging, and the search for meaning amid life's transitions.