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Book Synopsis: “a tour de force of comics” (Ed Park, The New York Times)
One of the Top Ten Graphic Novels of 2020, as chosen by the American Library Association
One of the Best Books of 2020, as chosen by Publishers Weekly
“Fortunately for readers of this raw and intimate graphic memoir, Terry never fully lets go of his youthful vulnerability. . . . Reckoning with sobriety requires connection and humility, as Terry makes the case for with sincerity and beauty, as he ties his recovery to his spiritual homecoming.” —Starred Review, Publishers Weekly
A brutally honest but charming look at the pain of childhood and the alienation and anxiety of early adulthood.
In his memoir, we are invited to walk through the life of the author, Jim Terry, as he struggles to find security and comfort in an often hostile environment. Between the Ho-Chunk community of his Native American family in Wisconsin and his schoolmates in the Chicago suburbs, he tries in vain to fit in and eventually turns to alcohol to provide an escape from increasing loneliness and alienation. Terry also shares with the reader in exquisite detail the process by which he finds hope and gets sober, as well as the powerful experience of finding something to believe in and to belong to at the Dakota Access Pipeline resistance at Standing Rock.
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Discover a memoir that takes you on an emotional journey and leaves a lasting impact. "Come Home, Indio" is not just any ordinary book – it is a captivating graphic memoir that has been hailed as "a tour de force of comics" by The New York Times. With its raw honesty and poignant storytelling, this memoir has been recognized as one of the Top Ten Graphic Novels of 2020 by the American Library Association.
Step into the shoes of the author, Jim Terry, as he opens up about the pain of his childhood and the overwhelming anxiety of early adulthood. Through his mesmerizing storytelling, Terry paints a vivid picture of the struggles he faced in fitting into his Native American family's Ho-Chunk community in Wisconsin and the alienation he felt among his schoolmates in the Chicago suburbs. These heartfelt experiences will resonate with readers who have ever felt like they didn't quite belong.
But "Come Home, Indio" is not just a tale of despair – it is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of finding hope. Terry takes you on a journey through his path to recovery from addiction, revealing the depths of vulnerability and the arduous process of reclaiming his life. As the story unfolds, you will be inspired by Terry's resilience and touched by his profound spiritual homecoming during the Dakota Access Pipeline resistance at Standing Rock.
Are you ready to be moved? Don't miss out on the chance to immerse yourself in this remarkable memoir. Order your copy of "Come Home, Indio" today and join Jim Terry on his transformative journey of self-discovery and redemption. Order now and let the power of this mesmerizing memoir change your perspective forever.
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