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Book Synopsis: Now in paperback, the ingenious illustrated memoir that is widely praised: “Hilarious, hell-raising, and frequently heart-wrenching.” —Booklist “[A] unique tragicomedy of a memoir . . . The author is so likable, even in her darkest hour, that as you applaud her recovery you also realize you’ll miss looking after her.” —Entertainment Weekly (“A” rating)
“Compelling reading . . . Becker has turned one person’s experience into a universal story of family, healing, and the return to creativity.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“A wonderful book, funny and touching, harrowing and sweet.” —Anne Lamott, author of Bird by Bird
For years Suzy Becker, author of the New York Times bestseller All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat (1.7 million copies in print), literally lived by her wits. Then brain surgery left her temporarily unable to speak, read, or write. I Had Brain Surgery, What's Your Excuse? is a story that grapples with the question “What makes me me?” By turns philosophical and whimsical, rivetingly dramatic and unexpectedly light, it is illustrated with drawings, charts, pseudoserious graphs, real EEGs. The result is a book filled with insights into creativity, identity, love, relationships, family, and that intangible something that gives each of us our spark.
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Looking for a captivating memoir that will leave you laughing, crying, and inspired? Look no further! I Had Brain Surgery, What's Your Excuse? is the ingenious illustrated memoir that has captivated readers worldwide. Praise from Booklist describes it as "hilarious, hell-raising, and frequently heart-wrenching," while Entertainment Weekly applauds the author's likability, making you miss her even in her darkest hour. With a compelling narrative that turns one person's experience into a universal story of family, healing, and the return to creativity, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a unique and transformative reading experience.
Author Suzy Becker, known for her New York Times bestseller All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat, takes readers on a personal journey through her life-altering brain surgery. Temporarily unable to speak, read, or write, Becker searches for answers to the question "What makes me me?" In a blend of philosophy, whimsy, drama, and light, this memoir strikes a perfect balance. Each page is adorned with captivating illustrations, charts, pseudoserious graphs, and real EEGs, adding depth and visual appeal to the storytelling.
I Had Brain Surgery, What's Your Excuse? offers profound insights into creativity, identity, love, relationships, family, and that intangible something that gives each of us our spark. Don't miss out on this wonderful book that is both funny and touching, harrowing and sweet. Join the countless readers who have already been transformed by Suzy Becker's incredible journey.
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