Description
This graphic autobiography chronicles a childhood fractured by the sudden onset of a brother's epilepsy, plunging a family into a desperate, globe-trotting search for a cure. As conventional and unconventional treatments alike fail, the author retreats into a world of elaborate drawings, creating fantastical battle scenes that serve as both an escape and a powerful expression of his inner turmoil. Through these vivid illustrations and poignant flashbacks to his grandfathers' wartime experiences, the narrative unflinchingly explores themes of family, resilience, and the profound impact of chronic illness. It is a raw and moving testament to one family's struggle against despair and their intricate, enduring history.
Available Editions
paperback
Pantheon Books
Published Jan 1, 2005
361 pages
ISBN: 9780375714689
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
fre
Translation
From: fre
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Epileptic by David B..