Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars

Name: Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419751080
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A Graphic Memoir

By Rick Louis

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Summary

Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars is a poignant graphic memoir by Rick Louis, illustrated by Lara Antal, exploring the profound journey of grief following the diagnosis of infant son Ronan with Tay-Sachs, an incurable neurological disorder. The memoir vividly portrays the emotional and practical challenges of loving and raising Ronan despite the looming shadow of inevitable loss. Through imaginative and touching illustrations, the story captures the bittersweet reality of cherishing fleeting moments and discovering joy amid heartbreak.
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This graphic memoir is suited for readers who appreciate heartfelt, honest stories that explore grief, family, and resilience. Fans of touching non-fiction graphic novels such as Liana Finck's Passing for Human and Tom Hart's Rosalie Lightning will find this book particularly moving.

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In this graphic novel memoir, Rick Louis recounts his journey through grief after his infant son is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs. When Rick and Emily's infant son Ronan is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, an incurable neurological disorder, they are faced with the practical and emotional hurdles of parenting and loving their son—despite the shadow of inevitable loss.

Rick Louis narrates this original graphic memoir, with illustrator Lara Antal translating the space that Ronan occupies before, during, and after his life, using flights of fancy and imagination to express the bizarre, heartbreaking, and sometimes even silly reality of human beings suddenly trapped in an impossible situation.

Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars is a graphic memoir for fans of Liana Finck's Passing for Human and Tom Hart's Rosalie Lightning, which was a Goodreads Choice Award semi-finalist, Amazon Best Book of 2016, on the Washington Post's Best Graphic Novels of 2016 list, and one of Publishers Weekly's 100 Best Books of 2016.

Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars is a story of warmth and of heartbreak—about finding joy in life, no matter how long or short that life might be.

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Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars has been praised for its spare yet uplifting narrative that leaves readers emotionally moved. Kirkus Reviews awarded it a starred review, calling it "a spare account of a short life that will leave readers feeling both uplifted and emotionally drained." Publishers Weekly highlighted the balance between the memoir's painful reality and lighter moments brought by Antal's art, noting its frank and beautiful portrayal of love amid tragedy. Darryl Cunningham, author of Putin's Russia: The Rise of a Dictator, described it as an honest and unsentimental work, emphasising its life-affirming message of finding light in the darkest places.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419751080

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams ComicArts

Illustration: Two-color illustrations throughout

Contributors:

Illustrated by Lara Antal

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Grief & Loss Health & Wellness Rick Louis Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Rick Louis was born in New York City and raised by Star Trek. After college and a year on the road as a circus roustabout, he managed to get a couple of plays produced off-off-Broadway. Relocating to Los Angeles, he worked as a writer on movie scripts and sketch comedy. As a tattooed vegan on a bike, he eventually moved to Portland, Oregon, where he lives to this day, working as a freelance writer and editor. Lara Antal is an artist who loves black humor, black coffee, and colorful characters. Her work has appeared in places like the Washington Post and the Skimm, and she has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, WNYC-NPR, the Huffington Post, Bustle, and more. If you dine in New York City, you may have seen one of her infamous Choking Victim posters. She currently resides in Brooklyn with her almost-toothless chihuahua, Chuck.