I received this book as a Christmas gift from my brother. Yes, I had to tell him what I wanted, but it was worth it. I was intrigued by this book when I saw a preview for the film. After that, I would pass by it in the bookstores wanting to read it, but always passing by it. Finally, I get my chance to read it.

I must say I was enamored with this book. It caught me by surprise how wonderful it was. It totally changed my opinion of the graphic novel format. I was impressed with her art and her explanations of what is really going on over there from an opinion that is more informed than that of my own.

I'm glad she did it in graphic novel form. I don't know if it would have caught my attention any other way. She says so much without having to say much, mainly in the artwork of her family. It's better to draw someone's emotions than describe them; it's more profound that way and I was able feel it more empathetically than I would have any other way.

This is a must read!