Lisa's Story: The Other Shoe #[nn]

Name: Lisa's Story: The Other Shoe #[nn]
Brand: Kent State University Press
Price: 15.15 USD
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Jan 2007 · Kent State University Press · 18.95 USD

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About this Collection

This collected edition presents the complete graphic novel 'Lisa's Story: The Other Shoe,' published by Kent State University Press in 2007. The work chronicles the life of Lisa, a young woman navigating personal challenges and resilience, told through a sequential art narrative. It is a standalone volume focusing on her journey and the metaphorical 'other shoe' of life's unexpected events.

"Lisa's Story" is a poignant, deeply personal tale from Tom Batiuk, the acclaimed creator behind the long-running Funky Winkerbean comic strip. Written and illustrated entirely by Batiuk, this heartfelt narrative follows Lisa and Les as they build a life with their daughter—only to face the devastating return of Lisa’s cancer, her brief hope of remission, and the quiet strength she finds in facing her final days with grace. The story’s emotional weight is matched by its honest portrayal of grief, love, and legacy, culminating in a powerful moment ten years later when their daughter carries on her mother’s memory in a national walk against cancer.

Contains 2 stories

Lisa's Story

72 pp · Drama

Les MooreLisa MooreFunky WinkerbeanCindyHollyDr. RalDr. Hallettcancer survivors

In "Lisa's Story," Lisa Moore faces a life-altering diagnosis with courage and grace, navigating the physical and emotional challenges of a radical mastectomy and chemotherapy. With unwavering support from her husband and her friend Holly, who’s walked a similar path, Lisa confronts each step with quiet strength. The story captures the raw, intimate journey of resilience, not as a triumph over illness, but as a deeply personal testament to enduring through uncertainty.

The Other Shoe

157 pp · Drama

Les MooreLisa MooreSummer MooreFunky WinkerbeanHollyBull BushkaDarin FairgoodJessica DarlingDr. Hallettle chat bleu

In "The Other Shoe," Lisa and Les navigate the fragile joy of a daughter and a life reclaimed from illness—only to face a devastating truth when a misdiagnosis shatters their fragile hope. As Lisa chooses to cherish every moment with her family, her quiet strength becomes a quiet legacy. Years later, their daughter carries forward that same quiet courage in a national walk, honoring a mother whose love outlived even the hardest of endings.