Good

From the Amazon Jungle to Suburbia and Back

By: David Good

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Hardcover | 21 August 2024

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216 Pages

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27.9 x 21.5 x 1.91

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This is the story of the incredible journey of David Good, the son of an American anthropologist father, and indigenous Yanomami mother who calls the Amazon rainforest her home. Overlapping the story of what David' s mother' s early years were like being raised in the rainforest, the book follows David from childhood to adulthood as he searches for identity, love, acceptance, and the one thing truly missing from his life, his mother. Growing up in a predominantly white population of the US without a mother or a deeper connection to his South American roots, David struggles with issues of identity and relationships. His and his mother' s stories intertwine in a heartbreakingly beautiful climax when they are reunited in the jungle. Beautifully illustrated and co-authored by award winning artist and storyteller, FLuX, Good is a vivid and breathtaking visualization of a highly unusual life' s journey.

Industry Reviews

"A heartfelt and vivid account of David Good's true journey--and truly stranger-than-fiction!" --Scott McCloud, best-selling author of Understanding Comics

"The Amazon rainforest is a thing of beauty. The art here clearly conveys this. When the mother and son meet it will bring tears to your eyes. This is so touching" -- First Comics News Review

"David Good's name is probably one you've not previously come across unless you've a particular interest in anthropology, but Good proves a fascinating story is a fascinating story whether or not you're familiar with the subject." -- The Slings and Arrows? Review

"...an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended pick for...Contemporary Biography/Memoir collections." -- Library Bookwatch

"Even in a population of over 335 million, I suspect you'd be hard-pressed to find another American whose life story matches that of David Good." -- TheArtsStl Review

"The detailed art is attuned to human emotions, as shown in the garish expressions of David's classmates and in David's mother's subtle smile." --Foreword

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