Etta Kinnick Vogel

Etta Kinnick Vogel is an 83-year-old Canadian woman who sets out alone on a trek to see the ocean. She has never seen it for herself and has only heard stories about it related to the wartime activities of her husband, Otto. Etta was raised in a family of two children, and she became a teacher after the premature death of her sister.

Etta is a strong woman who is able to rise above her circumstances, rallying those around her during wartime. Etta remains loyal to Otto, a former student with whom she falls in love. Etta creates a comfortable home for Otto and herself, gardening and baking to add depth to their home life.

Etta has always been a strong minded woman. When dementia threatens her way of life, she determines to do the one thing she has always wanted to do--see the ocean. Usually...