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Ink in Water - An Illustrated Memoir
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Ink in Water - An Illustrated Memoir
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Ink in Water: An Illustrated Memoir... Or, How I Kicked Anorexia’s Ass & Embraced Body Positivity
Authors: Lacy J. Davis & Jim Kettner
Overview
At once punk rock and deeply poignant, Ink in Water is a raw and groundbreaking graphic memoir about one woman’s battle with eating disorders, self-doubt, and body image—and how she fought her way to empowerment and self-love.
As a young Portland artist, Lacy J. Davis felt the seed of inadequacy grow like ink in water, spreading until her entire life was consumed by anorexia, exercise addiction, and obsession with health food. Her riot grrrl roots clashed with the reality of addiction, and her feminist ideals were tested when she reluctantly stepped into a 12-step program. With grit, humor, and vulnerability, Davis chronicles how she reclaimed her health, redirected her perfectionism into art and advocacy, and committed to a life of nourishment and strength.
Illustrated with bold, expressive art by Jim Kettner, the memoir blends unflinching honesty with punk energy, humor, and heart. It’s an essential read for anyone struggling with body image or looking for hope in the fight against self-destruction.
Key Themes
- Eating disorders and body image in punk feminist culture
- Recovery through 12-step programs and self-discovery
- Humor and vulnerability as survival tools
- Body positivity and radical self-acceptance
Praise
⭐ Library Journal Starred Review: “Compelling, funny, occasionally heartbreaking, and full of genuine hope in ways that most graphic memoirs never achieve artistically. Don’t miss this one.”
"An incredibly important, extremely relatable memoir about learning to love the hardest person of all: yourself." — Liz Prince, author of Tomboy
"Kettner’s fluid, expressive, energetic artwork is a perfect vehicle for this journey: he draws Lacy’s pain—and her power—into every line in the book." — Jessica Abel, author of Growing Gills
"Brave, beautiful, and important. I recommend this to anyone with a body." — Nicole J. Georges, author of Calling Dr. Laura
About the Authors
Lacy J. Davis is a coach, podcaster, speaker, writer, and eating disorder recovery specialist. She is an outspoken body love advocate and artist.
Jim Kettner is a cartoonist, illustrator, and podcaster whose work has appeared in SF Weekly, Razorcake, Driftwood Magazine, and As You Were: A Punk Comix Anthology.
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