Description
In this witty and deeply reflective graphic memoir, the author traces her lifelong pursuit of physical fitness—from childhood exercise routines to the ever-changing trends and disciplines that promise transformation. As running, cycling, yoga, and other practices shape her body and identity, they also lead her toward questions of aging, mortality, self-improvement, and the search for meaning. Blending personal history with explorations of Eastern philosophy, Romantic writers, and feminist thought, the book becomes a meditation on the ways people strive to transcend their limits. Funny, candid, and visually inventive, it considers whether lasting strength comes from mastering the body—or learning to accept it.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Random House
Published Jan 1, 2021
247 pages
ISBN: 9781473597693
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Details
First Published
2021
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Secret to Superhuman Strength by Alison Bechdel.