NPR

'Betty' Casts A Quirky Light On Life After Breast Cancer

This graphic novel from creators Julie Rocheleau and Vero Cazot is a light, often zany story of a woman dealing with breast cancer that never loses its grounding in the real pain she's going through.
"About Betty's Boob" by Vero Cazot and Julie Rochelau

Yes, About Betty's Boob is a graphic novel about boobs, breasts, gazungas — those fascinating masses that exert such a stubborn influence over the human psyche. It's also about the toll of cancer, the weightiest topic there is. But let's look at something not-so-substantial for a minute. Let's look at line.

There are innumerable ways to describe an artist's characteristic line. That's understandable, since every artist draws lines, French artist Julie Rocheleau's line is airy.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from NPR

NPR4 min readCrime & Violence
Captain Sentenced To 4 Years In Fiery Deaths Of 34 Aboard Scuba Boat In California
The Sept. 2, 2019, blaze was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history, and prompted changes to maritime regulations, congressional reform and several ongoing lawsuits.
NPR4 min read
Who Will Pay To Replace Baltimore's Key Bridge? The Legal Battle Has Already Begun
Workers are still removing pieces of the Key Bridge from Baltimore Harbor, but the fight over who will pay to replace it has already begun. Past accidents offer some clues about how it could play out.
NPR3 min readAmerican Government
Indiana Will Have Its First Competitive Primary Election In Two Decades
Indiana has its first competitive primary for governor in two decades, as six Republicans vie for their party's nomination. Current Governor Eric Holcomb is term-limited after eight years in office.

Related Books & Audiobooks