When Jennifer Hayden was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 43, she realized that her tits told a story. Across a lifetime, they'd held so many meanings: hope and fear, pride and embarrassment, life and death. And then they were gone. Now, their story has become a way of understanding her story. Growing up flat-chested and highly aware of her inadequaciesâ?¦ heading off to college, where she "bloomed" in more ways than oneâ?¦ navigating adulthood between her mother's mastectomy, her father's mistress, and her musician boyfriend's problems of his own-not to mention his sprawling family. Then the kids come alongâ?¦ As cancer strikes three different lives, some relationships crumble while others emerge even stronger, and this sarcastic child of the '70s finally finds a goddess she can believe in. For everyone who's faced cancer personally, or watched a loved one fight that battle, Hayden's story is a much-needed breath of fresh air, an irresistible blend of sweetness and skepticism. Rich with both symbolism & humor, The Story of My Tits will leave you laughing, weeping, and feeling grateful for e… (plus d'informations)
I pretty much agree with the previous reviews. While I tagged this book as nonfiction, the author explains that she has made changes to "protect the integrity of the tale." Let me just add that I found the descriptions of her choices and treatment potentially helpful and the last page of the story (see Last Words) most meaningful! ( )
I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I like the way she organized it and I thought it was a wonderful discussion of the connection between a woman and her teetas. I especially enjoyed the way she illustrated her emotions. I could see what she meant without her having to say it. I enjoy the way her mind works. Excellent graphic memoir. ( )
Reading this seemed too much like a chore. The subject matter was interesting at times, but felt too unfocused or dull at others. The constant barrage of little footnotes embedded in the artwork was distracting. And this is admittedly petty, but the gutter between horizontal panels was way too wide and should have been closer in size to the gutter between the vertical panels. It constantly threw off the panel-to-panel flow for me, causing me to pause unnecessarily or even occasionally causing me to jump down to the lower panel instead of across to the right panel. ( )
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I lay this book at the feet of the Goddess.
I also dedicate it to Mary, whose absence will always bring tears.
and to my husband, who has the kind of loyalty and devotion they just don't make anymore.
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I was born without any tits. Just the usual one-size-fits-all nipples. Because of this, I was happy and stupid and free.
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I started to chuckle: "Is that it? None of this shit matters? It's just one thing after another, and we make up crap to connect this thing with that thing . . . But it's all just---senslessness?" And then , mad laughter, as I realized I meant nothing; it was only a game: I was a chew toy in the jaws of life: "Oh Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Ha! Fuck yoouuu!" "Snarl. . ." "Ha! Ha! Ha! Eat me, you big hairy bastard!"
When Jennifer Hayden was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 43, she realized that her tits told a story. Across a lifetime, they'd held so many meanings: hope and fear, pride and embarrassment, life and death. And then they were gone. Now, their story has become a way of understanding her story. Growing up flat-chested and highly aware of her inadequaciesâ?¦ heading off to college, where she "bloomed" in more ways than oneâ?¦ navigating adulthood between her mother's mastectomy, her father's mistress, and her musician boyfriend's problems of his own-not to mention his sprawling family. Then the kids come alongâ?¦ As cancer strikes three different lives, some relationships crumble while others emerge even stronger, and this sarcastic child of the '70s finally finds a goddess she can believe in. For everyone who's faced cancer personally, or watched a loved one fight that battle, Hayden's story is a much-needed breath of fresh air, an irresistible blend of sweetness and skepticism. Rich with both symbolism & humor, The Story of My Tits will leave you laughing, weeping, and feeling grateful for e
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