How I Broke Up with My Colon: Fascinating, Bizarre, and True Health Stories

By Nick Seluk and The Awkward Yeti

Intriguing, weird, and educational true-life medical stories retold in cartoon form by the creator of the bestselling Heart and Brain book series.

Mysterious illnesses. Freakish injuries. X-rays revealing something weird that got stuck in your foot. These strange but true stories are among the twenty-four medical tales retold in hilarious fashion by New York Times–bestselling author/illustrator Nick Seluk. Featuring fascinating stories submitted by people all over the world, How I Broke Up with My Colon is an educational and highly entertaining tour through the bizarre workings of the human body.

“A fun book of bizarre medical maladies. It’s not for the squeamish, but if you’re interested in the human body and/or the stupid things people sometimes do to theirs, it’s a great read.” —WeekendNotes



“Twenty-four weird medical stories . . . drawn in Selak’s trademark adorable anthropomorphism-like style.” —Graphic Novelty

• Language: English
• Publisher: Open Road Integrated Media
• Release date: Mar 24, 2020
• ISBN: 9781524861513

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Reviews for How I Broke Up with My Colon

[benkline · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The Awkward Yeti comic books are great, this, while not a normal 'comic strip' like the other ones, is funny too, though more on the 'medical side' (obviously), and not quite as funny. (One or two stories are even duds and aren't very long and aren't super cool medically or funny). Still an entertaining read.

[pardamustang · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

How I Broke Up With My Colon by Nick Seluk is a collection of 24 tales so unusual they border on unbelievable. Each story is told through comic frames, with different art styles. I worked in a hospital many many moons ago and came across my share of the strange and unusual. I LOVED this collection. I was spitting my tea and shaking my head. From a shell completely embedded in a person's foot, to a scare with a swallowed needle, these stories will amaze you. Highly recommended for medical personnel!***Many thanks to the Netgalley & Andrews McMeel for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.