by Sabrina Chap
First published 2008
Sabrina Chap's "Live Through This" is a raw, unflinching exploration of the turbulent lives of women artists. In visceral vignettes, we meet cartoonists, poets, and performers who wield their craft as a lifeline against abuse, trauma, and self-destruction. From the thrum of addiction to the sting of the razor's edge, these fierce voices lay bare the wounds that spark their creativity. Yet through the pain, a glimmer of hope emerges - the transcendent power of art to heal, transform, and reclaim one's narrative.
Genres: art, literary-fiction, feminism, biography-memoir
Vibes: dark, emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, raw
250 pages · Paperback · Seven Stories Press
Content warnings: abuse, addiction, depression, self-harm, suicide