Dancing at the Pity Party Hardcover – Illustrated, April 14, 2020

I laughed several times. I was teary at a few points. The illustrations are great. The subject is super relatable. I will probably read it a few more times and gift it to a friend in the club.

So few things have been able to make me laugh, since I lost my mom very suddenly. The honesty and ability to relate in this book, brought a smile to my face, and made me feel a little less crazy. I recommend this book to any daughter who’s lost her mom.

An extraordinary book about the things we suffer when we lose our moms…especially when they die at an age much younger than we might expect. This author understands and shares it so beautifully. The connection is powerful when a book speaks the words you can’t find in your own mind. This will be a perfect gift for my other friends in the Dead-Mom club! (Not joking for one minute. It’s witty, charming, and easy to read. 💕)

I LIVE for the artstyle omg!! And the whole storyline is js🤌🤌

This is a graphic novel definitely meant for adults. It is an in depth look at the author’s experience of her mom dying.The author gives amazing detail to help you understand what it feels like and how to support someone who has experienced it.

I lost my mom in July 2019. We were very close, and like Tyler’s mom, my mom was pretty much the best human I know/knew. It’s only been 8 months and I am ship lost at sea. I finished this memoir in one sitting. I found it to be a wonderful, moving story that I could so relate to.Being motherless is a terrible, exclusive club. And it is such a relief to read words that describe feelings I couldn’t name.If you are struggling with loss, especially the loss of a mother or parent, this is a great read. It’ll validate your feelings and keep you company in the dark.

Love this book. For someone living in grief or for someone wanting a better understanding of grief. Love the graphic memoir style, all around inspiring to me.

These past few years have been the toughest. Through dealing with 2 big losses in my family and dealing with burn out from everything, this book was what I needed. I could relate to a lot of the events and situations that happened in this book that Tyler (the author) experienced. Different circumstances and situations, similar feelings and awkwardness when dealing with fear, grief, and social interactions (while going through everything). I was impressed with and absolutely loved the sense of humor in response to each situation.While reading this story, I was either crying or bursting with laughter, and I even recalled some events that I’d experienced that were similar. By reading this, I felt like I found someone who shared the same feelings and thoughts I had. It felt like a conversation I needed, but I didn’t have to say anything.

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Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder is more than just a graphic novel; it's an emotional journey through grief, love, life and acceptance. This book touched my heart deeply and made me cry, even though I haven't personally experienced the depths of grief.As I delved into this memoir, I was met with a twofold emotional impact. First, there was the connection to the profound, personal moments that I could relate to. But beyond that, there was the profound realization that grief transcends individual experiences, and that we're not alone in our grief.Feder's memoir is an intimate tribute to her mother, capturing the full spectrum of life they shared before cancer claimed her mother's life. The memories of both joy and sorrow, the painful absence, and the struggle to find a new normal are all laid bare. Grief can be a challenging and isolating experience but Tyler Feder opens her heart and shares the most intimate details of her journey through grief - the challenges of coping and fitting in after her mother's death, the transformation of traditions and relationships within her family. It doesn't pretend to be a self-help guide. Instead, it's a genuine memoir that invited me to share in the author's grief, laughter, and healing. It's precisely this authenticity that makes it a touching read.This novel is rendered in a way that is both comforting and visually stunning. The art and design draw you into the story; the writing, illustrations, and panel design all work harmoniously to create a deeply moving narrative, making me feel like a part of it. It's a soothing read, even in the face of loss, because it underscores the importance of sharing our grief and celebrating the lives of our loved ones.This book is a must-read for anyone who has faced the loss of a loved one, but it's also accessible to those who haven't, as it offers valuable insights into the complexities of grieving and healing. It is a heartfelt celebration of a beautiful person.It's personal, raw, and real.It allowed me to smile through my tears. As I closed the final pages, I knew I had to keep a copy nearby, for it's a story that deserves to be revisited, cherished, and shared.

If dark humour is your thing and you were bereft at a young age, can thoroughly recommend this. Wonderful illustrations too

I lost one of my best friends almost 3 years ago, so reading about other experiences of grief brings me some weird form of relief. This graphic novel has been one of the biggest comforts to read, the raw emotions that are described remind me how messy grieving is, for everybody that goes through it. The artwork is also very charming, and I love the colour palette throughout this book. A great read.

Poignant book, I was very moved amd yet also smiled. Sublime