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Brian Fies
Le cancer de maman
Synopsis
This graphic novel offers a deeply personal account of a family's journey through a mother's battle with cancer. It explores the emotional impact of illness on loved ones, capturing moments of fear, resilience, and love. The story provides an intimate look at coping with a life-altering diagnosis.
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Frequently asked questions
What inspired Brian Fies to write Le cancer de maman?
Brian Fies created this graphic novel as a direct response to his own mother's battle with lung cancer, documenting her illness and the family's experience in real time through a webcomic before it was published as a book.
Did Le cancer de maman win any awards?
This graphic novel was awarded the Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work, recognizing its powerful and honest portrayal of a personal experience with cancer.