Happiness Will Follow
Happiness Will Follow by Mike Hawthorne is an illustrated graphic memoir published by Random House on July 21, 2020. This 160-page book presents a deeply personal narrative, exploring the challenges faced by Hawthorne and his mother as they navigate life in New York City. The story delves into themes of enduring abuse, the influence of culture, and the transformative power of art, all while highlighting the complexities of identity and family.
Readers will find a candid portrayal of Hawthorne’s experiences, including the impact of an old world Santeria death curse that shapes his relationship with his mother. The memoir captures the emotional and physical distance that develops between them, set against the backdrop of their struggles in an unforgiving city. Through this graphic novel, Hawthorne shares his journey of survival and self-discovery, offering insights into what it means to be Puerto Rican in America.
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Hawthorne doesn’t hold anything back in this gut punch of a graphic memoir. – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Mike Hawthorne’s mother is left alone to raise her son in New York City, a city that torments them both with its unforgiving nature. But when Mike falls victim to an old world Santeria death curse, a haunting sign from the old country of something his mother could never truly escape —she begins a series of events that drive him away both physically and emotionally.
For the first time ever, Eisner Award-nominated artist Mike Hawthorne (Superior Spider-Man) tells the true and tragic story of enduring abuse, discovering a love of art, and a passion that helped him to build the home he never had in this graphic novel memoir about family, survival, and what it means to be Puerto Rican in America.
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