Take it as a Compliment
Take it as a Compliment by Maria Stoian, published by Singing Dragon in 2016, is a graphic memoir that presents a collection of real-life experiences related to sexual abuse, violence, and harassment. This edition spans 97 pages and is available in English. The book combines the voices of individuals across various ages, illustrating their stories through Stoian’s distinctive artwork, which captures the complex emotions associated with these experiences.
Readers will find a powerful exploration of themes such as sexual violence, public harassment, and domestic abuse. Each narrative is visually represented in a way that reflects the tone and mood of the events described, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging these issues. This work serves as both a reminder for survivors that they are not alone and a call to action for society to address these pervasive problems.
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Gold medal winner in the ‘Independent Spirit’ category of the Independent Publishers Outstanding Book of the Year Awards 2016
“I was fifteen.”
“I never saw him again.”
“They chanted after me, ‘Oscar the Grouch, Oscar the Grouch.”
Bringing together the voices of males and females of all ages, the stories in this collective graphic memoir reflect real life experiences of sexual abuse, violence and harassment.
Each experience is brought to life by Maria Stoian’s exceptional artwork. Her unique and varied styles powerfully reflect the tone and mood of the different stories and in just a few pages express the complex emotions felt by victims of sexual abuse.
Covering acts such as sexual violence, public sexual harassment, domestic abuse and child abuse, this is a reminder for survivors that they are not alone and a call for all of us to take action. The stories clearly show that assault of any type is not an honour bestowed on anyone. It is not a compliment.
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