{"product_id":"9788417318710","title":"If only I could say \"thank you\".","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIf I Could Say \"Thank You\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work is an autobiographical chronicle that explores the complex relationship between a mother and daughter, transformed by a terminal cancer diagnosis. With honesty and without lapsing into pathos, Yukari Takinami recounts the final months of her mother's life—a woman of strong character—and the emotional journey both undergo to reconcile. Through short, anecdote-filled chapters, the reader follows a moving story about forgiveness, wounded pride, and the search for the right words to say goodbye. It is a manga that offers an intimate, realistic look at facing the foretold loss of a loved one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrator receives the news that her mother, an energetic woman with whom she has maintained a complicated relationship and struggled to communicate, has pancreatic cancer and has about a year left to live. This announcement triggers emotional turmoil that forces both to rethink their bond. The work follows the process of facing the illness, from the first treatments to physical decline, as mother and daughter attempt to overcome old conflicts and wounded pride to reconnect. The reader witnesses the daughter's attempts to express her gratitude and the mother's struggle to maintain her autonomy in a race against time to say everything that was left unsaid before the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complex mother-daughter relationship and the process of reconciliation in the face of a crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnticipatory grief and the emotional management of a terminal illness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnresolved communication and the fear of regret in family bonds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eVulnerability and pride as barriers to emotional connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe value of gratitude and the act of saying goodbye while still alive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis manga is aimed at readers interested in autobiographical graphic novels with a strong emotional and realistic core. It is especially recommended for those seeking stories that address the complexity of family relationships, the grieving process, and overcoming personal conflicts. It is also a valuable read for those who appreciate intimate, non-sensationalist narratives that explore human vulnerability and the search for emotional closure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn honest, unsweetened portrayal of the experience of caring for a loved one with cancer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA profound reflection on the importance of communication and reconciliation before a loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique perspective through the manga format, combining text and illustration to enhance the emotional weight of everyday anecdotes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA testimony that can serve as comfort or emotional guidance for those going through similar situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA story that invites the reader to value family ties and express feelings before it is too late.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAKINAMI, YUKARI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e PONENT MON COMICS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e GRAPHIC NOVELS, GRAPHIC NOVELS: MANGA, COMICS AND GRAPHIC NOVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e PONENT MON\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work stands out for its ability to address a universal theme like the loss of a parent from a deeply personal and culturally specific perspective. The author achieves a remarkable balance between the harshness of the illness and the tenderness of small, everyday gestures, avoiding melodrama. For fans of manga and graphic novels, it represents a mature and reflective work, far from more commercial genres. It is highly recommended for those looking for stories that invite introspection and offer an authentic vision of family bonds and the process of saying goodbye.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONENT MON COMICS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405697212763,"sku":"9788417318710","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841731871.jpg?v=1781830285","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788417318710","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}