Blankets graphic novel - Craig Thompson story & art

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Blankets

Blankets v1 #1, 2003 - From childhood to young adulthood, Craig Thompson shares his life growing up in rural Wisconsin. He recounts his experiences with his brother, his parents and the challenges of being working class. His early involvement with the local church community offers him respite from the cruelty of school bullies. As a teenager, he meets his first love, who shares some of his doubts about his faith. Tender and poignant, Blankets is comforting at the most personal level. This story was written and drawn by Craig Thompson. Cover by Thompson. Published by Top Shelf.