The Side Effects of Endorphins

Feeding Ghosts, a 400 page graphic novel memoir of three generation of women, by Tessa Hulls, is a modern day Maus, seriously, the magnitude and personal nature and craft of this book is next level material, you will not be able to put this down, all the more amazing as this is Tessa Hull’s first book. -Ralph Mathieu

This is a stunning novel. I just finished reading this and I was floored. The is is not only a story of an escape from despotic rule, but also a glimpse into the demons around mental health and family. It is also a glimpse into the fine line between personal freedom and our urge to belong to a group or family.

The amount of love, sweat and toil that went into this is impressive. Not only does Tessa work and learn about this book, she taught herself Cantonese, Graphic arts and the nuance of fundraising. it was also a deep dive into an exploration of self.