Article archive / December 2020
Originally published: . Volume 11, No. 12. Source pages: 14.
Ostensibly a graphic novel, Hyperbole and a Half (Brosh) blends standard narrative and simple but highly effective graphic panels. Loosely organized into chapters about depression, dogs, and other aspects of her life, this book is read-to-your family, laugh-out-loud, and very insightful. Some chapters might be particularly relevant to clients, such as the two on depression. Brosh gives an amazing description of the personal experience of severe depression (trying to use willpower to overcome the apathetic sort of sadness that accompanies depression is like a person with no arms trying to punch themselves until their hands grow back), and helpful observations of those trying to help (… the positivity starts coming out in a spray—a giant, desperate happiness sprinkler pointed directly at your face). Other chapters might be particularly relevant to dog lovers, such as a hilarious list of dog misconceptions (Dogs: you’re wrong about the holes). There are a few adult words, such as what you might hear in a movie. I highly recommend it to colleagues, friends, and clients.
This article is part of a historical newspaper archive. Read the original issue for its original layout, photographs and graphics.