"Harvest of Salmon" is a captivating narrative that charts the journey of a young couple, Zoe and her husband Conde, as they navigate the challenging yet rewarding life of commercial salmon fishing off the British Columbia coast. Beginning as novices with no prior experience in fishing, the couple gradually transforms into skilled professionals. The book details their personal growth and the dynamics of their partnership but also paints a vivid picture of the broader world of commercial fishing. Readers are taken aboard the troller, experiencing the long hours, physical demands, and unpredictable weather that define this arduous profession.

Through their story, Landale offers a window into the soul of the West Coast fishing community, highlighting both the hardships and the deep sense of pride and fulfillment that come from this way of life. Her narrative is enriched with observations about the day-to-day realities of fishermen and provides an authentic portrayal of the West Coast fishing industry as it stood during the time of writing.

Serving as both a personal memoir and a broader cultural document, preserving a way of life that has faced numerous changes. It is a tribute to the resilience and spirit of those who make their living on the sea, and a must-read for anyone interested in the true nature of commercial fishing in Canada.

Born in Toronto, Zoe Landale went fishing at the age of 18 off the coast of BC, which she has been doing every year since. Now a veteran of 6 seasons, she admits to becoming cross when well-intentioned people ask if it is her first time out. Commercial fishing is not the easiest job, Zoe agrees, but says that she and her husband Conde work well together as a team. Zoe enjoys living on a boat and having the feeling that wherever you spend the night, you are spending it at home. And fishing? Sometimes I get tired of it and wish that we could be home in the summer, and I miss my cat and my garden, but then I look out at the clean grey sea, feel the cool breeze on my face and feel the boat heave under my feet.

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