The Secret to Superhuman Strength #[nn]

This graphic memoir from cartoonist Alison Bechdel chronicles her lifelong obsession with fitness and the pursuit of physical strength, interweaving personal anecdotes with the cultural history of exercise. The book follows Bechdel from childhood through middle age as she cycles through various athletic pursuits, from cycling to weightlifting, while reflecting on the works of transcendentalist writers and the broader human quest for self-improvement.