tulipcyborg's review
5.0
As a card carrying member of the "Dead Mom Club" (from ALS when she was 53 years old, I was 24 years old), there is a lot in this book I found relatable. While I can't relate to the experience of the cause being cancer, I still appreciated these details because it gave me a window into the lives of those around me that have lost someone that way. Tyler discusses aspects of the Dead Mom Club I've never tried to put into words but have felt deeply. The illustrations have whimsy, cuteness, and signs of thoughtful details. Funny and sad, sometimes at the same time, I highly recommend this graphic novel.
kodama_dan's review
5.0
So I usually avoid sad books/movies/series since my mum died, especially if it involves someone sick or dying, but when I saw this, I bought it instantly as it just felt like the book I needed.
There are so many similarities to my situation, My mum died from cancer almost 10 years ago at age 49, when I was 26. I am the oldest of 3. We’re Jewish. I have social anxiety. I’m creative. My mum also had super neat handwriting! So many parts of this story were so similar. Our family will never feel the same again and there were many parts of this book that put into writing exactly how I feel. Not everything but a lot. My mum was an amazing person who I miss terribly.
I read this with a lump in my throat with one big ugly cry and a few smaller ones. It was fantastically written and drawn, it’s honest and funny and I think Tyler’s mum would be super proud.
And I hope somewhere out there is a girl who still has Little Miss Barf Bag.
There are so many similarities to my situation, My mum died from cancer almost 10 years ago at age 49, when I was 26. I am the oldest of 3. We’re Jewish. I have social anxiety. I’m creative. My mum also had super neat handwriting! So many parts of this story were so similar. Our family will never feel the same again and there were many parts of this book that put into writing exactly how I feel. Not everything but a lot. My mum was an amazing person who I miss terribly.
I read this with a lump in my throat with one big ugly cry and a few smaller ones. It was fantastically written and drawn, it’s honest and funny and I think Tyler’s mum would be super proud.
And I hope somewhere out there is a girl who still has Little Miss Barf Bag.
iamericat22's review
4.0
Moving, funny, and full of great detail and art. A tough read (obviously) but so glad this is here as a resource and that Tyler shared herself and her mother with us.
hlparis's review
4.0
I was really loving this book but had to return it before I was able to finish. I will definitely get it again. It was very relatable and hit the nail on the head on many aspects of being motherless and the grief process, especially specific to mother loss.
gracefugazza's review
5.0
Eu nunca me identifiquei tanto com a história de uma escritora como com a Tyler.