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aplecki2's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.75
sarahrigg's review
4.0
A graphic memoir by Jennifer Hayden. This is, in some ways, a breast cancer memoir, but it more than that, putting the author's experience of breast cancer in context with her entire life, from wishing her breasts were bigger as a teenager, to dealing with her mother-in-law's and mother's own cancer diagnoses to deciding to have a radical dual mastectomy. The illustrations are funky and fun and complement the text. I enjoyed this and recommend it to anyone who is looking for interesting, off-the-beaten-path graphic books.
solitaireintherenaissance's review against another edition
1.0
the unaddressed internalised & externalised misogyny, messy pacing, meandering plot, & same-face art (pretty much all the characters looked like the same two people), weren't for me. maybe i'm a snob, but i was mostly only either bored, annoyed, or upset. i'd have far more empathy for the darker parts & grief in this book if it wasn't all so riddled with (also unaddressed) privilege & posturing.
but once again, maybe i'm a snob.
ekyoder's review
3.0
A bildungsroman, cancer memoir, and family drama, all in graphic format. I loved Hayden's exploration of her relationship with and feelings about her body--and how this affected her relationships with her family, husband, in-laws, and friends. A cool premise, but at times it felt somewhat overly-long, and lost focus on long sub-plots about other characters.
nycbrian1983's review
4.0
Really fascinating take on life and how we overcome obstacles. Really enjoyed it! As a native of Central Jersey I also appreciated that they reaffirmed its geographic certainty.
ursulamonarch's review
4.0
I admired the honesty and evolution of the author in this book. I was expecting it to be less of a memoir and to be more focused on her experience with breast cancer.
mak_hoeksema's review
4.0
Fantastic graphic novel memoir. As someone who has seen women in their family and friend group develop breast cancer, I feel like I understand their worries and concerns more than ever. Such an amazing insight about the journey of a woman’s boobs. I related so much to the beginning about having small boobs and the insecurities that lie within having them.
goldenjunegem's review
emotional
informative
medium-paced
3.75
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent