Cancer Vixen: A True Story (Pantheon Graphic Library)

By: Marisa Acocella Marchetto

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Synopsis: The groundbreaking graphic memoir that inspires breast cancer patients to fight back—and do so with style. &“What happens when a shoe-crazy, lipstick-obsessed, wine-swilling, pasta-slurping, fashion-fanatic, about-to-get-married big-city girl cartoonist with a fabulous life finds . . . a lump in her breast?&” That&’s the question that sets this powerful, funny, and poignant graphic memoir in motion. In vivid color and with a taboo-breaking sense of humor, Marisa Acocella Marchetto tells the story of her eleven-month, ultimately triumphant bout with breast cancer—from diagnosis to cure, and every challenging step in between. •One of Time&’s top ten graphic novels of the year •Slate.com&’s medical book of the year •One of the Wall Street Journal&’s five best books on living with illness •Finalist, Books for a Better Life •Finalist, National Cartoonists Society Graphic Novel of the Year &“Powerful . . . A vibrant, neon chronicle with plenty of attitude . . . A triumph of imagination and spirit.&” —Los Angeles Times &“Ebullient . . . Visually invigorating and unflinching.&” —The New York Times Book Review &“Irresistibly authentic . . . These words and pictures convey humility and humanity with witty grace and heartfelt power.&” —The Miami Herald &“Funny, eye-opening, moving.&” —Time