Dear Scarlet

Name: Dear Scarlet
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781551527659
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The Story of My Postpartum Depression

By Teresa Wong

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Dear Scarlet is a heartfelt graphic novel memoir that explores the author's experiences with postpartum depression. Through candid illustrations and the format of a letter to her young daughter, Teresa Wong shares her struggles, fears, and the journey towards healing and acceptance, revealing the challenges and triumphs of new motherhood.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you are interested in personal memoirs that explore the sensitive topic of postpartum depression with honesty and poignancy. The author delves into her own experiences, providing a heartfelt letter to her daughter, bringing a unique blend of warmth and vulnerability that can resonate with readers seeking a deeper understanding of maternal mental health.

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In this intimate and moving graphic memoir, Teresa Wong writes and illustrates the story of her struggle with postpartum depression in the form of a letter to her daughter Scarlet. Equal parts heartbreaking and funny, Dear Scarlet perfectly captures the quiet desperation of those suffering from PPD and the profound feelings of inadequacy and loss.

As Teresa grapples with her fears and anxieties and grasps at potential remedies, coping mechanisms, and her mother's Chinese elixirs, we come to understand one woman's battle against the cruel dynamics of postpartum depression.

Dear Scarlet is a poignant and deeply personal journey through the complexities of new motherhood, offering hope to those affected by PPD, as well as reassurance that they are not alone.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Dear Scarlet is heralded as a brave and candid exploration of postpartum depression, articulated with heartfelt honesty and a dash of humour. Reviewers praise its simplicity, emotional depth, and the way it challenges societal conventions about motherhood. The memoir's illustrations capture both the quiet and overwhelming aspects of new parenthood, offering reassurance and camaraderie to mothers experiencing similar struggles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781551527659

Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 May 2019

Country: Canada

Imprint: Arsenal Pulp Press

Illustration: 128 Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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Adult Graphic Novels Fiction Graphic Novels Teresa Wong

About the Author

Teresa Wong is a Calgary writer who had three children in less than five years. At first, she feared motherhood would destroy her, but is pleasantly surprised to find herself continually remade. When the kids are asleep, she writes and draws pictures. When she is asleep, it's never for long. Dear Scarlet is her first book.

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