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maryehavens's review
5.0
I love just about any graphic novel memoir and Wong's work is no exception.
Her bravery in sharing her journey into motherhood and postpartum depression deserves mad applause.
I completely identified with so many of her thoughts during her depression (which makes you wonder how similar PPD is among women in terms of thoughts even though every woman's PPD is definitely different) and it was difficult to read at times. Especially having people discount her feelings. But she received help fairly quickly and, more importantly, she never gave up on herself.
So powerful, so brave, and I hope to hear more stories from women like Wong.
Her bravery in sharing her journey into motherhood and postpartum depression deserves mad applause.
I completely identified with so many of her thoughts during her depression (which makes you wonder how similar PPD is among women in terms of thoughts even though every woman's PPD is definitely different) and it was difficult to read at times. Especially having people discount her feelings. But she received help fairly quickly and, more importantly, she never gave up on herself.
So powerful, so brave, and I hope to hear more stories from women like Wong.
floorflawless's review
3.0
My oldest sister got Postpartum depression after her 3rd kid so this was interesting to read!
However it felt too personal as a love letter to her first born to actually fall in love with it. But I definitely liked it!
However it felt too personal as a love letter to her first born to actually fall in love with it. But I definitely liked it!
ashleyholstrom's review
4.0
Teresa Wong writes this graphic memoir as a letter to her daughter, chronicling the hours, days, weeks, and months after her daughter’s birth and how hard it was on her (and her husband). It’s moving and honest and beautiful. A must-read for all humans, especially those who think women can bounce back into normal life after giving birth.
From Comics to Get Through a Reading Slump at Book Riot.
From Comics to Get Through a Reading Slump at Book Riot.
annetjeberg's review
5.0
This graphic memoir does a great job describing postpartum depression, in all its different ways. Definitely useful for work (will be ordering a few copies) and very eye opening for those who do not have any experience with postpartum depression. Clear drawings and great use of text.
Very much recommended!
Very much recommended!
sarahdenn27's review
5.0
I love graphic novels, I love psychology, and I love a good intersection of the two. And this one did it extremely well! I had not read nearly enough about postpartum depression, in my psych undergrad it's mentioned maybe once in passing? Like many, many psychiatric things. But I digress. Mental health is always something we can talk about more andas Wong illustrates here, there is a push for women to just "bounce back" after pregnancy that is really absurd. So, this is really, really great for a basic understanding of what it could be like for someone experiencing PPD (although everyone's experience is different) and how to support them. And, also, just to not be flippant and rude to anyone who mentions they might be experiencing something like PPD.
jamiellee's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book. It's not extremely dramatic, but that's what postpartum depression typically is...a slow burn that slowly consumes you. The author is able to incorporate some comedic relief and the book is short and sweet. I enjoyed her husbands role of trying to support but not entirely sure how to. Great book by an AAPI author.
nakedsushi's review
4.0
A short, sad, honest, but hopeful comic about Postpartum Depression. The drawings were bare-bones in a way that focussed your eyes on the character's expressions, which was a nice touch. Some of the handwriting and the way the words were organized made it difficult to read, but the gist was still there.
ebweeks's review
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
5.0
A great read for mother's, especially those who struggle with mental health in the post partum period.