Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother, and Me
Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother, and Me
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Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2010
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Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother, and Me by Sarah Leavitt is a graphic memoir exploring the author's journey with her mother's Alzheimer's disease. It chronicles their evolving relationship, captures the impact of the illness on their family, and reflects on memory and identity through personal anecdotes and illustrations.
Emotional
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
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Sarah Leavitt's Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother, and Me is an evocative graphic memoir depicting her mother's battle with Alzheimer's. Praised for its raw honesty and emotional depth, it offers a poignant exploration of family dynamics. While its candid portrayal may be overwhelming for some, its illustrative storytelling is both impactful and accessible.
Who Should Read Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother, and Me?
A reader who would enjoy Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother, and Me appreciates graphic memoirs exploring familial relationships and health challenges. Fans of Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? by Roz Chast, which shares themes of parental aging and illness, would find it engaging.
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Tangles: A Story About Alzheimer's, My Mother, and Me was one of the first graphic memoirs to tackle the subject of Alzheimer's disease, adding a unique visual representation to the narrative.
The book was shortlisted for two prestigious awards: the Writers' Trust of Canada's Non-Fiction Prize and the Hilary Weston Writers’ Trust Prize for Nonfiction in 2010.
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Sarah Leavitt uses her background in comics and a detailed drawing style to convey complex emotions, creating an intimate portrayal of family relationships and personal experiences.
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