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Calling Dr. Laura

Nicole J. Georges

Finish date: February 28, 2013

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February 2013

Calling Dr. Laura.
By Jill · 3 posts · 59 views

last updated Feb 28, 2013 09:25AM

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Feb 12, 2013 Lord Beardsley rated it really liked it

Shelves: read2013, glbtclassics, graphic-novels, feminism

Sometimes, while reading this, I felt as if I was reading my life story. That doesn't really happen so much to me, but I am very happy that this book exists.

As a queer cisgender woman who is a drawrer', I am very grateful to see Nicole Georges' presence in the world of graphic novels. Her work is poignant and evocative, and it is SO REFRESHING to not see perfection. Things are a bit out of proportion and at times a bit messy...and I really, really respect seeing that. It's an aesthetic that is n ...more

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Nov 04, 2013 Laura rated it really liked it

Shelves: lgbtqqia, graphic-novels, based-on-a-true-story, memoirs

I've been wanting to read this for quite some time and now that I'm down with the flu it seemed perfectly appropriate. However, despite what the title might suggest, this really had nothing to do with being sick. It was a wonderful coming-of-age story about the author and her relationships and family.

This is beautifully made and there's such a nice flow to the story. The pacing is just right to me. I felt a bit confused on one or two occasions, but overall I was very impressed with the way the p ...more

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