I'm Supposed to Protect You From All This

Discover the poignant memoir 'I'm Supposed to Protect You From All This' by Nadja Spiegelman, a touching exploration of the intricate bonds between mothers and daughters across four generations. This trade paperback (UK) edition, published by The Text Publishing Company in 2016, provides a heartfelt narrative that journeys from Paris to New York, revealing the complexities of familial relationships. Nadja Spiegelman, daughter of renowned graphic novelist Art Spiegelman, poignantly shares her experiences alongside her mother, Françoise Mouly—an influential art director. Through her transformative journey, Nadja navigates the challenges of growing up, grappling with her identity, and understanding the weighty stories from her mother's past. As she uncovers the contrasting memories of her grandmother, readers are drawn into a rich tapestry of familial love, conflict, and understanding. This memoir stands out as an essential read for anyone searching for a deeper connection to their own family dynamics and generational struggles. Embrace the beauty and pain of love in this moving, heartfelt memoir, illuminating how those closest to us can inadvertently wound us. Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase from Smartfox NZ, however please note that combined shipping with other products is not available. Expect delivery within 10 days, and embark on a journey through familial legacies today.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925355864
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2016
Publisher: The Text Publishing Company
Pages: 384


Description:
A memoir of mothers and daughters, traced through four generations, from Paris to New York and back again.

More than Nadja Spiegelman's famous father, Maus creator Art Spiegelman, and more than most mothers, hers-French-born New Yorker art director Fran oise Mouly-exerted a force over reality that was both dazzling and daunting. As Nadja's body changed and 'began to whisper to the adults around me in a language I did not understand', their relationship grew tense. Unwittingly, they were replaying a drama from her mother's past. The weight of the difficult stories Fran oise told her daughter shifted the balance between them. Nadja's grandmother's memories then contradicted her mother's at nearly every turn, but beneath them lay a difficult history of her own.

Nadja emerged with a deeper understanding of how each generation reshapes the past and how sometimes those who love us best hurt us most. Readers will recognise themselves and their families in this moving, heartbreaking memoir.

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