Description
An affecting glimpse into the ways millenials cope with mental health struggles. Clara s at a breaking point. She s got writer s block, her friends ask a lot without giving much, her psychologist is useless, and her demanding publishing job leaves little time for self care. She seeks solace in the community around her, yet, while her friends provide support and comfort, she is often left feeling empty, unable to express an underlying depression that leaves her immobilized and stifles any attempts at completing her poetry collection. In This is How I Disappear, Mirion Malle paints an empathetic portait of a young woman wrestling with psychological stress and the trauma following an experience of sexual assault. Malle displays frankness and a remarkable emotional intelligence as she explores depression, isolation, and self-harm in her expertly-drawn novel. Her heroine battles an onslaught of painful emotions and while Clara can provide consolation to those around her, she finds it difficult to bestow the same understanding unto herself. Only when she allows her community to guide her towards self-love does she find relief. Filled with 21st century idioms and social media communication, This Is How I Disappear opens a window into the lives of young people as they face a barrage of mental health hurdles. Scenes of sisterhood, fun nights out singing karaoke, and impromptu FaceTime therapy sessions show how this generation is coping, connecting, and healing together.
About the Author
Mirion Malle is a French cartoonist and illustrator who lives in Montreal. She studied comics at the Ecole Superieure des Arts Saint-Luc in Brussels before pursuing a Masters degree in sociology specializing in gender and feminist studies, via Paris Diderot and the Universite du Quebec a Montreal. Malle has published three books. The League of Super Feminists is her first book to be translated into English and was nominated for the 2020 Prix Jeunesse at the Angouleme International Comics Festival.
Reviews
I want to give this book to all the people I love! Malle's unique sensitivity and amazing poetic drawings are like a bandaid and a treat at the same time. This is How I Disappear is my favourite comic of the year. Penelope Bagieu, Brazen. A stunning portrayal. Mirion Malle gives us just enough to keep going just enough to root for Clara as we stumble with her through anxiety, depression, and a culture of shame. The journey is well worth it. Sophie Yanow, The Contradictions. Mirion Malle s characters come through so vibrantly on the page. I wish they could be my friends, too! Especially Clara, the heroine of the story. This is How I Disappear looks at mental health and how it impacts daily life. With strikingly accurate detail and a subtly political lens, the book examines issues like the obstacles to obtaining psychological support and the lasting impacts of abuse, without ever being didactic. Mirion Malle is a wonderful storyteller. Julie Delporte, This Woman's Work. This low-key look at life in recovery has a disarming simplicity and bracing sincerity. Publishers Weekly. [Malle's] minimalist black and white images compellingly portray the weight of her character s agony and allows the reader to experience her pain. Through Clara, Malle creates a moving portrait of a young woman trying to heal from sexual trauma. Even in the depths of inner turmoil, Clara shows how there can be light in darkness through the love and support of her friends. BUST
Book Information
ISBN 9781770464612
Author Mirion Malle
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Drawn and Quarterly
Publisher Drawn and Quarterly
About the Author
Mirion Malle is a French cartoonist and illustrator who lives in Montreal. She studied comics at the Ecole Superieure des Arts Saint-Luc in Brussels before pursuing a Masters degree in sociology specializing in gender and feminist studies, via Paris Diderot and the Universite du Quebec a Montreal. Malle has published three books. The League of Super Feminists is her first book to be translated into English and was nominated for the 2020 Prix Jeunesse at the Angouleme International Comics Festival.
Reviews
I want to give this book to all the people I love! Malle's unique sensitivity and amazing poetic drawings are like a bandaid and a treat at the same time. This is How I Disappear is my favourite comic of the year. Penelope Bagieu, Brazen. A stunning portrayal. Mirion Malle gives us just enough to keep going just enough to root for Clara as we stumble with her through anxiety, depression, and a culture of shame. The journey is well worth it. Sophie Yanow, The Contradictions. Mirion Malle s characters come through so vibrantly on the page. I wish they could be my friends, too! Especially Clara, the heroine of the story. This is How I Disappear looks at mental health and how it impacts daily life. With strikingly accurate detail and a subtly political lens, the book examines issues like the obstacles to obtaining psychological support and the lasting impacts of abuse, without ever being didactic. Mirion Malle is a wonderful storyteller. Julie Delporte, This Woman's Work. This low-key look at life in recovery has a disarming simplicity and bracing sincerity. Publishers Weekly. [Malle's] minimalist black and white images compellingly portray the weight of her character s agony and allows the reader to experience her pain. Through Clara, Malle creates a moving portrait of a young woman trying to heal from sexual trauma. Even in the depths of inner turmoil, Clara shows how there can be light in darkness through the love and support of her friends. BUST
Book Information
ISBN 9781770464612
Author Mirion Malle
Format Paperback
Page Count 208
Imprint Drawn and Quarterly
Publisher Drawn and Quarterly
