Globules & Consequences, a short history of a leukemia is a comic book directed by Catherine Pioli and published by Glénat on June 6, 2018.
The story of a battle with leukemia
Globules & Consequences, a short story of a leukemia is an extremely personal comic book in which Catherine Pioli tells her own battle against the disease, from the declaration of leukemia to bone marrow transplantation, including chemotherapy. She shares her feelings and those of her loved ones throughout the terrible ordeal she is going through. Presented in chronological form, the story stops following the death of the illustrator from leukemia in 2017, leaving behind a book filled with love and hope with poignant humor.
A funny and moving book
Catherine Pioli's talent and imagination make Globules & Consequences, a short story of leukemia, a remarkable comic book. His drawing style allows a real proximity with the reader, his feelings being frequently represented in an original and endearing form. From a terrible subject and a disease with dramatic consequences, the illustrator's magic pencil brings out laughter and life with great humor. Even if the reader comes away upset from the reading of her book, Catherine Pioli will have succeeded in creating a book that is funny, didactic and moving.
Better knowledge for better care
Far from confining herself to explaining the external consequences of leukemia, Catherine Pioli explains to the reader the biological pathways that are at work in the body once the disease is declared. At the end of the comic, she even demonstrates the importance of bone marrow transplantation and therefore that of bone marrow donation. Always with her inimitable and incredibly endearing style, she even reassures the reader about the modalities of the donation in order to encourage as many people as possible to take the plunge.
Globules & Consequences, a short history of a leukemia is a particularly human book, funny and profound at the same time, which is devoured in one go and remains suitable for readers of all ages despite the seriousness of its subject.
