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What happens when a child dies? Bereavement and recovery in graphic novel form - perceptive, funny and moving all at once. "This is a unique and moving memoir of what can't be compared to anything else: the loss of one's child. Going beyond the usual clichés about grief, it is not only harrowing and disturbing but acutely funny: the reader will laugh and cry, as Streeten teaches us more about loss than any of the standard textbooks on this subject. A brillant and original book that deserves a wide audience."--Back cover.
This graphic memoir explores the profound and often contradictory experience of losing a child and navigating the subsequent path to recovery. Nicola Streeten, an artist and educator, draws upon her personal experience to depict the raw emotions, unexpected moments of humor, and the slow process of rebuilding a life after unimaginable loss. The narrative framework is that of a personal graphic memoir, utilizing visual storytelling to convey the complexities of grief.
This memoir is lauded for its unique and moving portrayal of child loss, a subject often difficult to articulate. Reviewers highlight its ability to transcend typical clichés of grief, presenting a narrative that is both harrowing and acutely funny, allowing readers to experience a full spectrum of emotion. The book is recognized for its perceptive, original, and brilliant approach, offering insights into loss that surpass standard texts on the subject. Its powerful and original voice is noted as deserving of a wide audience.
Page Count:
194
Publication Date:
2011-01-01
ISBN-10:
0956559948
ISBN-13:
9780956559944
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