Waiting to Deliver

The narrative follows a young man's transformative journey into commercial salmon fishing in Alaska's Cook Inlet, blending poetry, prose, and photography. Starting as an inexperienced schoolteacher from Indiana, Patrick Dixon navigates the challenges of deckhand life for two seasons before acquiring his own boat. Over two decades, he confronts the harsh realities of the fishing industry, grappling with financial struggles and the risks of the sea, ultimately becoming an integral part of the fishing community.