The Bodyguard Unit

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Edith Garrud, Women's Suffrage, and Jujitsu

By Clement Xavier

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The Bodyguard Unit is a graphic novel that delves into the early 20th-century struggle for women's voting rights in England. It highlights the Women's Social and Political Union's creation of an all-female security unit, trained in jujitsu by Edith Garrud, to protect suffragists from violent opposition. The story offers a vivid depiction of the resilience and physical resistance displayed by activists like Emmeline Pankhurst and Garrud during this pivotal era in British suffrage history.
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This graphic novel will appeal to readers interested in historical activism, women's rights, and graphic storytelling. It is suitable for those keen on exploring feminist history and the role of physical empowerment in social movements.

"In the early 20th century, English suffragist group the Women's Social and Political Union formed an all-women security unit. Trained by Edith Garrud, these "jujitsuffragettes" fought against abuse and arrest while pursuing long overdue rights"--

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A graphic exploration of a fascinating dimension in the battle for voting rights, with ongoing cultural relevance.

In the early 20th century, women in England were demanding the right to vote—and often faced violent retaliation. Rather than back down, suffragist group the Women's Social and Political Union formed an all-women security unit. Activist leader Emmeline Pankhurst asked Edith Garrud to train them. These "jujitsuffragettes" fought against abuse and arrest while pursuing long overdue rights.

Edith Garrud was a pioneering instructor of women's self-defence and a pivotal figure in British women's suffrage. This graphic retelling of Garrud's life reveals the resilience and (sometimes physical) resistance of her era's voting-rights activists.

The Bodyguard Unit illustrates the determination and courage of those involved in the suffrage movement, highlighting an often-overlooked chapter in the history of women's rights.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798765607473

Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Lerner Publishing Group

Contributors:

Illustrated by Lisa Lugrin

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 439g

Pages: 136

Collections

Adult Graphic Novels Children’s, Teenage and Educational Clement Xavier Fiction Graphic Novels Young Adult

About the Author

Clement Xavier is a writer based in France. In 2015, Xavier and illustrator Lisa Lugrin jointly received the prestigious Prix Revelation (Debut Prize) at the Angouleme International Comics Festival for their first French-language graphic novel, Yekini, le roi des arenes. Award-winning translator Edward Gauvin specializes in contemporary comics. He is the translator of more than 425 graphic novels and a contributing editor for comics at Words Without Borders. His collaborations with Lerner have been honored by the American Library Association and the Eisner Awards. He lives in California with his wife and daughter. Lisa Lugrin is a comic book artist and author based in France. In 2015, Lugrin and Clement Xavier jointly received the prestigious Prix Revelation (Debut Prize) at the Angouleme International Comics Festival. She is co-founder of Na editions. Albertine Ralenti is graphic designer and colorist with over sixty comic books. She works with publishers on books, board games, role-playing games, and illustration, and organizes festivals around board games and comics. She is based in France.