"Surfacing" is a novel by Margaret Atwood that follows the story of a woman who returns to her childhood home in the Canadian wilderness to search for her missing father. As she delves deeper into the mysteries surrounding his disappearance, she begins to uncover long-buried family secrets and confront her own troubled past.
Throughout the novel, the protagonist grapples with her own sense of identity and belonging, as she struggles to come to terms with the traumas of her past. As she navigates the rugged landscape of the wilderness, she is forced to confront the dark truths that lie beneath the surface of her seemingly idyllic childhood memories.
As the story unfolds, the protagonist's journey becomes a metaphor for the process of self-discovery and healing. Through her exploration of the wilderness and her own inner turmoil, she ultimately finds a sense of peace and resolution, coming to terms with her past and embracing her own identity.