This month‘s spiritual direction read. I‘m way more into it than I thought I would be. We all can be addicted to something- control, success, relationships- and the author makes a great case for this.
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This month‘s spiritual direction read. I‘m way more into it than I thought I would be. We all can be addicted to something- control, success, relationships- and the author makes a great case for this.
I love Jennifer L Holm but haven‘t actually read this graphic novel yet!
#summersouls #sunny @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
pickThis graphic novel had me in tears! Such a beautiful and poignant story about a girl struggling with her big brother‘s addiction issues. Told in dual timelines, this story also weaves in the history of the DC and Marvel comics and how those characters inspired young people for the first time.
pickDamon is being bullied as one of the few Indigenous teens at school, while his mother struggles to overcome addiction. Gritty realism with a touch of the unexplained or fantastical. The digital art by nonbinary cartoonist nicole marie burton isn‘t to my taste, but this is nevertheless a strong first volume in a graphic novel series about intergenerational trauma by Cree author Wanda John-Kehewin. #Indigenous #YA #comics #CanLit
This YA graphic novel portrays the gritty reality of living in poverty with a parent who is addicted to alcohol.
I‘m posting one book a day from my massive collection. No description, no reason for why I want to read it (some I‘ve had so long I don‘t even remember why!). Feel free to join in!
#ABookADay2023
pickA very honest account of addiction and recovery. Wertz does not sugarcoat. Her main character is lonely, self-deprecating, unsociable and is dating men who treat her terribly. Despite some attempts at comic relief it is overall depressing and sad. But I loved the main character‘s vulnerability and Wertz‘s minimalist artwork, especially when she captures the city or light and shadow.
pickReally enjoyed this graphic memoir. Candid and very funny. Wertz shares her journey from being a young, high-functioning alcoholic and general mess to sober and ready to move on to her next stage in life. Or, as she says, “It‘s about learning how not to be an asshole.”
A graphic memoir and a movie ready for pick-up today. The film is based on the wonderful Foster by Claire Keegan. #libraryhaul
