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Birthdate: 1981
Gender: female
Nationality: USA
Places of residence: Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
Short biography: Nicole J. Georges is a professor, writer, and illustrator who has been publishing her own zines and comics for twenty years. She lives in Portland, Oregon, and Los Angeles, California.

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Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir by Nicole J. Georges

Very good all through---about family secrets, relationships, and a slice of life in the pacific northwest (the one vegan cookbook with slightly borked recipes that everyone owns nevertheless). It's funny that the entire book is called "Calling Dr. Laura"---that's only a few pages in the middle of the book, and I'm not sure it's even the climax.

However, it was the last chapter really put it over the top for me. Georges' illustrations convey the intensity of her feelings very well.

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caedocyon | 19 other reviews | Feb 21, 2024 |

Fetch: How a Bad Dog Brought Me Home by Nicole J. Georges

graphic memoir. A teen adopts a "problem" dog from a Kansas City shelter that would be a lifelong companion (for the next 16 years) as she moves to Portland, becomes an artist/musician, comes out as bisexual/lesbian, and deals with depression.

Heartfelt story with lovely black/white ink + wash-type illustrations, recommended for any dog- and animal-lover.

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reader1009 | 5 other reviews | Dec 1, 2022 |

Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir by Nicole J. Georges

This book touched my heart so much. Every time Nicole's mother asked her to name the stuffed animal after the guy that gave it to her it made me think of my mom while I was growing you. When she got a new man she would tell me brother, "You know (so and so) would really like it if you would call him dad." Both of our moms used us to trap a man (men). I really felt this story and I loved everything about it. It hurt to find out that she just missed the one person she didn't know she was looking for, but she did find something else. Great book.… (more)

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LVStrongPuff | 19 other reviews | Nov 30, 2022 |

Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir by Nicole J. Georges

This is a vibrant memoir, full of wit, pathos, and beautiful art. The art style conveys the emotional content perfectly. To me, this was about healing from a turbulent childhood. Along the way, Nicole reflects on personal information and secrets, and this seemed to also be a reflection on the author/reader relationship. When it comes down to it, this was so full of heart and I loved it!

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psalva | 19 other reviews | Oct 29, 2022 |

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