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Book Synopsis: A Finalist for the 2022 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Comics
A Modern Mrs. Darcy's Best Book of Fall
A Shondaland Best Book of November
“Filled with moments of tenderness and humor.” —Library Journal, Starred Review
An unexpected and poignant debut graphic memoir about a close-knit family approaching loss, and the wonder and joy they create along the way.
During Will Betke-Brunswick’s sophomore year of college, their beloved mother, Elizabeth, is diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. They only have ten more months together, which Will documents in evocative two-color illustrations. But as we follow Will and their mom through chemo and hospital visits, their time together is buoyed by laughter, jigsaw puzzles, modern art, and vegan BLTs. In a delightful twist, Will portrays their family as penguins, and their friends are cast as a menagerie of birds. In between therapy and bedside chats, they navigate uniquely human challenges, as Will prepares for math exams, comes out as genderqueer, and negotiates familial tension.
A Pros and Cons List for Strong Feelings is an act of loving others and loving oneself, offering a story of coming-of-age, illness, death, and life that announces the arrival of a talented storyteller in Will Betke-Brunswick. At its heart, Will’s story is a celebration of a mother-child relationship filled with unconditional devotion, humor, care, and openness.
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Looking for a compelling and heartwarming graphic memoir that will tug at your heartstrings? A Pros and Cons List for Strong Feelings is a finalist for the prestigious 2022 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Comics, making it a must-read for all fans of poignant storytelling. Join Will Betke-Brunswick on a journey of love, loss, and laughter as they document their last ten months with their beloved mother, Elizabeth, in beautifully evocative two-color illustrations.
Discover the power of family bonds and the resilience of the human spirit in this touching debut memoir. Filled with moments of tenderness and humor, A Pros and Cons List for Strong Feelings is a Shondaland Best Book of November and a Modern Mrs. Darcy's Best Book of Fall. Dive into the world of Will and their quirky family portrayed as penguins, and experience the joy and wonder that can be found even in the face of adversity.
Experience a story of love, acceptance, and transformation as Will navigates the challenges of coming-of-age, grappling with illness, and finding their own identity. From math exams to genderqueer self-discovery, Will's journey is a testament to the power of unconditional devotion and the beauty of embracing one's true self. Don't miss out on this moving and life-affirming memoir that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
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