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Wow. This graphic memoir of a musician and artist, who develops a rare condition after taking a headache tablet on vacation, is moving, harrowing and so heartbreaking. Such a scary story, as ‘friends‘ abandon her abroad, she goes into a coma, loses her sight, at some point her hearing and develops a terrible skin condition. As she briefly regains some sight and races against time to collaborate on this memoir, i felt for her so much. Inspiring.

Graphic novel about recovery

In 2004 a friend gave Vivian medication for a headache - that kicked off a severe allergic reaction, landing her in a coma for 2 months, and ultimately losing her sight. This graphic novel depicts the challenges and adventures in her new life.

I admit I struggled with this book at first because it felt slightly disjointed at the beginning, but I quickly got into the groove of her storytelling style and ultimately enjoyed it.

Would recommend.

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This was a really touching memoir graphic novel. 5/5

In late 2004, Vivian Chong‘s life was changed forever when a rare skin disease, TEN (Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis), left her with scar tissue that would eventually blind her. As she was losing her sight, she put down as many drawings on paper as she could to document the experience. Then Chong teams up with cartoonist Georgia Webber