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Name: When David Lost His Voice
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)
Author: Judith Vanistendael

📘 When David Lost His Voice by Judith Vanistendael

When David’s granddaughter Louise is born, he discovers he has cancer. He prefers to keep his illness quiet, which frustrates the women in his life. They stand helpless, waiting for the inevitable, silent end.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Fiction

Authors: Judith Vanistendael

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