Calling Dr. Laura : A Graphic Memoir
Calling Dr. Laura : A Graphic Memoir
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Author(s): Georges, Nicole J.
ISBN No.: 9780547615592
Pages: 276
Year: 201301
Format: Trade Paper
Price: $ 30.35
Dispatch delay: Dispatched between 7 to 15 days
Status: Available

"Honest and charming. [Georges] makes her debut as a developed and skilled storyteller ." - Philadelphia Inquirer "A charmer." - Cleveland Plain Dealer " A bracing debut from a promising graphic novelist that deals with abuse, forgiveness, and family secrets." - Daily Beast "There's a depth to Georges' work.an intense interest in finding out not just who she is but what it means and why it matters." - Oregonian A " tart, honest graphic memoir." - Slate "A tragicomic graphic memoir with a stunning indie aesthetic .


" - Bookslut 'An engrossing, lovable, smart and ultimately poignant trip through a harrowing emotional bottleneck in family life.  It's great art, great writing, a great story ' I can't wait for what's next from Nicole. What a wonderful book.' -Rachel Maddow " Engaging.incisive .The author approaches [her story] with the tenacity of a detective." - Publishers Weekly "Nicole Georges spins a riveting family mystery . There's a powerful chemistry going on between her delicate drawings and the probing honesty of her investigations.


CALLING DR. LAURA is disarming and haunting, hip and sweet, all at once ." -Alison Bechdel " I wouldn't want to live in a world without Nicole! And now no one has to! This book is a charming little gem. An honest glimpse into the life of a self-employed, smart and witty Portland femme gay with an upbringing so weird it's normal." -Beth Ditto "Anyone who knows Portland, OR. will know Nicole J. Georges, the witty girl with the cat glasses and a devoted following for her talents as an illustrator and zinester . Whatever the results, one can bet that this new work from Georges will be a good time.


" -Lambda Literary, "Five New Queer Voices to Watch Out For"  .


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