It’s All Absolutely Fine Life Is Complicated, So I’ve Drawn It Instead
It’s All Absolutely Fine Life Is Complicated, So I’ve Drawn It Instead by Ruby Elliot is a 224-page book published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited on November 17, 2016. This edition presents a collection of drawings that explore the complexities of life, addressing themes such as mental health, body image, and the challenges of adulthood. Through her art, Elliot captures the strange, terrible, and often humorous experiences that many face, making her work relatable and accessible.
Readers will find a candid exploration of personal struggles, as Ruby Elliot shares her insights on topics like depression, anxiety, and self-esteem through her unique illustrations. The book combines elements of art and nonfiction, offering a visual narrative that resonates with those grappling with similar issues. With a focus on the human experience, this work invites reflection on the ups and downs of life while providing a lighthearted perspective on serious subjects.
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‘Her skilled scribblings … give you the strength to carry on’ Felicity Morse, iNews
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‘The most heartbreaking, incredible book’ Phoebe Waller-Bridge, writer and star of Fleabag
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‘Heartfelt, raw … moving and clever. A tremendous book‘ Anne Cater
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‘Above all, it’s just so completely human’ Stylist
If you’ve ever looked around and thought, ‘What is going on? Who am I? When is it dinner?’, or maybe you haven’t found a way to explain why you are currently melting into a puddle of your sadness, or if you just want to see a shark called Dave I drew this one time, then this book, filled with drawings about all the terrible and strange and hilarious things life can do at you, will almost certainly be something you’ll probably enjoy.
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Opening up about her own struggles with mental health, Ruby draws about everything from depression, body image and eating disorders to anxiety, low self-esteem and working out how to be a ‘grown up’ in the most inverted comma-y sense of the word.
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