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Probably nothing : a diary of not-your-average nine months

By:

Tristram, M

Publication details: London : Penguin Books Ltd, 2014ISBN:

9780241004159

Subject(s):

Summary: Matilda Tristram was 17 weeks pregnant and looking forward to having her first baby. Then she discovered she had bowel cancer. This touching and hilarious graphic memoir, which is never morose or self-pitying, starts at the moment Matilda was diagnosed and ends when her course of chemotherapy finishes in October 2013. Recording the awkward conversations, the highs and lows of treatment, the mixed blessings of receiving 'Get Well' cards, and the reality of still having to queue too long for croissants, Matilda captures her experiences with style and warmth. Along the way she learns to cherish the small details of life. Her beautiful and boisterous son was born without complications and is reliably keeping her up most nights. Charming, witty and uplifting - this unique and beautifully illustrated book will leave you cherishing the good things in life and ready to face your own challenges.

List(s) this item appears in: Homerton: Graphic Medicine reading list

Holdings
Item type	Home library	Collection	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves		WQ 200 TRI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		14387
Book	Whipps Cross Library (Barts Health) Shelves	Newham collection at Whipps Cross	WQ 200 TRI (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		N05977

Matilda Tristram was 17 weeks pregnant and looking forward to having her first baby. Then she discovered she had bowel cancer. This touching and hilarious graphic memoir, which is never morose or self-pitying, starts at the moment Matilda was diagnosed and ends when her course of chemotherapy finishes in October 2013. Recording the awkward conversations, the highs and lows of treatment, the mixed blessings of receiving 'Get Well' cards, and the reality of still having to queue too long for croissants, Matilda captures her experiences with style and warmth. Along the way she learns to cherish the small details of life. Her beautiful and boisterous son was born without complications and is reliably keeping her up most nights. Charming, witty and uplifting - this unique and beautifully illustrated book will leave you cherishing the good things in life and ready to face your own challenges.

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