Stitches: A Memoir is by David Small. A memoir in graphic novel format. It is the story of David Small whose home life leaves much to be desired. His father, a radiologist, gives him X-ray treatments to treat a sinus issue. Unbeknownst to anyone, these treatments cause David to develop cancer. When he goes into the hospital for a "routine operation," he awakens with a vocal cord removed and his throat stitched "like a bloody boot." The pictures brilliantly portray his struggle to recover, his horrible home life, his flight from home, and his pursuit of his dream to become an artist. This book is painful to read, but is beautifully written and drawn.
Ratings: 11th grade - 8 out of 10 - AC (mature thematic content).
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