{"product_id":"talking-to-my-fathers-ghost-an-almost-true-story-paperback-1","title":"Talking to My Father's Ghost: An Almost True Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlex Krokus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Shortly after his funeral, my dad started haunting me . . . and it's been a delight!\" --\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlex\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspired by real-life experience, Alex Krokus's graphic novel is a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSet over the course of a single year, this book follows Alex and his father's ghost as they stroll along winter beaches, camp in rattlesnake-infested deserts, and share countless diner meals together. Between fielding fatherly lectures on the importance of doing his taxes, how to properly shovel the driveway, and why he should always tip twenty percent, Alex tries to figure out what he needs to say to his dad. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Is this a good time for him to come out as bisexual? Or maybe he should ask his dad why he loved drinking so much when it nearly destroyed his health? With help from his mom, his brother, a whole cast of extended family members, and, of course, the ghost himself, Alex tries to figure out how to say goodbye. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In the tradition of Roz Chast's \u003ci\u003eCan't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? \u003c\/i\u003eand Alison Bechdel's \u003ci\u003eFun Home\u003c\/i\u003e, this graphic novel uses humor to examine family foibles and eccentricities as well as the experience of losing a parent. Relatable and heartfelt, it speaks to the universal experience of grief and how it ripples through a community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHEALING THROUGH HUMOR: Told in a series of vignettes with illustrated panels, this graphic narrative evokes the nostalgia of Sunday comic strips. Alex casts his family and friends as anthropomorphic animal characters, lending a playful irreverence to their most serious conversations. His insightful and honest exploration of grief and memory is punctuated with moments of levity and warmth, making this a cathartic, funny, and uplifting read. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e EXCITING COMICS CREATOR: This is the first long-form graphic novel from cartoonist Alex Krokus. His webcomic, \u003ci\u003eLoud \u0026amp; Smart\u003c\/i\u003e, follows the mundane misadventures of raccoon Alex and his millennial friends as they navigate their arguably \"adult\" lives in the big city. In \u003ci\u003eTalking to My Father's Ghost\u003c\/i\u003e, Krokus brings his trademark humor to new narrative terrain, guiding readers through big, scary feelings with expert comedic timing and refreshing honesty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fans of Roz Chast, Sarah Anderson, Tyler Feder, and Michelle Zauner \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Anyone looking for a funny, insightful book about grief, memory, and family relationships \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Readers of Alex Krokus's comic strip series, \u003ci\u003eLoud \u0026amp; Smart\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e People who enjoy unconventional ghost stories \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlex Krokus is a cartoonist and animator based out of Brooklyn, New York. His work has been published by \u003ci\u003eVICE\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBuzzfeed\u003c\/i\u003e, the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, Comedy Central, the Tribeca Film Festival, and the Food and Drug Administration. The latest volume of his webcomic series, \u003ci\u003eLoud \u0026amp; Smart\u003c\/i\u003e, was published by Silver Sprocket in a volume titled \u003ci\u003eLoudest \u0026amp; Smartest\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 7.99 x 6.15 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 05, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44379729363046,"sku":"9781797228181","price":30.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/2ZYVZ9VZBL9781797228181_04eb3a4e-14c2-4628-9526-c9e761333896.webp?v=1768924674","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/talking-to-my-fathers-ghost-an-almost-true-story-paperback-1","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}