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When Nicole Georges first learns that her father is dead, a childhood lies shapes her entire life. Twenty‑three years later, a psychic reveals that he is alive, sparking a crisis of identity and family betrayal. Nicole’s sister confesses that all the family has concealed this truth. Struggling with the weight of hidden history, Nicole turns to the advice of radio talk‑show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger, who becomes an unlikely confidante. Through heart‑felt black‑and‑white illustrations, the graphic memoir traces the emotional journey of uncovering hidden truths, confronting familial deceit, and coming to terms with one's LGBTQ identity. It blends coming‑of‑age themes with the experience of coming out, offering a fresh and resonant voice in contemporary graphic literature.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Nicole J. Georges
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