First published 2000
Alison Bechdel's life is upended when her longtime friend and comrade Jodi dies. As Alison grapples with grief, she reflects on their shared history as activists and lesbian artists in the decades following the Stonewall riots. Flashing between past and present, the narrative explores how the personal and political are inextricably linked for this close-knit community. At its heart, this is a story of resilience, as Alison and her friends navigate love, loss, and the ever-shifting terrain of LGBTQ+ identity.
Genres: contemporary, biography-memoir, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-is-political
Setting: United States
143 pages · Paperback · Firebrand Books