It's all absolutely fine : life is complicated so I've drawn it instead

It's all absolutely fine Life is complicated so I've drawn it instead

Ruby Elliot

Book - 2017

Explore the highs and lows of modern life through the sharp, dark wit of Ruby Elliot--creator of the massively popular Tumblr account, Rubyetc, which has over 210k followers and growing. Ruby's simple drawings of not-so-simple issues capture the humor and melancholy of everyday life. Her comics appeal to both new adults who are beginning to explore these subjects and to battle-tested veterans of the daily struggles of life with mental illness.

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Subjects
Mental illness > Social aspects > Comic books, strips, etc.
Mentally ill > Public opinion > Comic books, strips, etc.
Stigma (Social psychology) > Comic books, strips, etc.
Mental disorders.
Stigma.
Comics (Graphic works)
Nonfiction comics.
Genres
Comics (Graphic works)
Nonfiction comics
Published
Kansas City, Missouri : Andrews McMeel Publishing [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
Ruby Elliot (author)
Physical Description
254 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 21 cm
ISBN
9781449480424
  • It's a beautiful day for don't
  • Excuse me while I ruin everything accidentally on purpose
  • So, how are you feeling today?
  • Lost: sense of self
  • I've got a lot on my plate
  • Ah, face, we meet again
  • I'm an adult I'm a groan-up
  • We're all absolutely fine.
Review by Library Journal Review

Elliot, author of the popular Tumblr blog Rubyetc (rubyetc.tumblr.com), takes readers down the winding path of what it means to live with mental illness. By way of dark humor, readers will laugh, cry, cringe, and, ultimately, relate to everything discussed. Elliot's daily struggles are depicted in stick-drawn strips in which no subject is taboo. In brief, text-based chapters peppered throughout, she talks openly about her battle with bipolar depression, eating disorders, and poor self-image. Although the topics are approached in a humorous manner, there is gravity to what is being said. Some strips are also just plain entertaining and not as heavy. Overall, the images will make readers curious to learn more about what Elliot is trying to express. Verdict A wonderful exploration of the myriad conditions that stem from mental illness. Anyone who at any point in their life has endured similar experiences will come away with a sense that they are not alone and will likely find comfort in Elliot's work. Highly recommended for adults and older teens.-Laura McKinley, Huntington P.L., NY © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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