Tom Wilson ist der Schöpfer des weltweit beliebten Comicstrips Ziggy, der über 600 Zeitungen erreicht. Seine Arbeit zeichnet sich durch die Auseinandersetzung mit einfachen, universellen Themen aus, die ein breites Publikum ansprechen. Wilson Comics erforschen oft die alltägliche menschliche Erfahrung und die Suche nach Sinn in gewöhnlichen Momenten. Durch seinen unverwechselbaren Humor bietet er den Lesern eine Mischung aus Leichtigkeit und sanfter Kontemplation.
Die Geschichte folgt einem gewöhnlichen Paar, das sich auf eine aufregende Reise in die Welt der Erotik begibt, wo viele Menschen Bedenken haben. Angetrieben von ihrer Neugier entdecken sie neue Erfahrungen und Perspektiven, die sie in eine unbekannte Dimension führen. Diese Erkundung zeigt, wie die Balance zwischen Angst und Neugier das Leben bereichern kann und gewährt dem Leser einen faszinierenden Einblick in ihre Abenteuer.
""Bunny told me there were secrets about me that she would take to the grave, secrets that no one would ever hear, including me . . ." Tom Wilson always felt something wasn't quite right. His parents, Bunny and George, were much older than other kids' parents. There were no baby photos of him in the house. At school, classmates called him Indian, despite his parents' Irish-Quebecois background. And as he got older, friends, lovers and even family members remarked on his uncanny resemblance to Bunny's closest relative, her niece Janie Lazare, whose father was a Mohawk from Kahnawake, Quebec. Tom wouldn't learn the truth about his identity until he was fifty-three, when a tour handler whose mother had known Tom's now deceased parents let it slip that he was adopted. It would be another two years until he worked up the courage to confront Janie with what the handler had told him, what all his life he had suspected. Janie--the woman whom Tom called cousin, whom he'd known his whole life, who had lived with Tom and Bunny after George died--immediately broke into tears and confessed. She was his biological mother. In this incredible story about family and identity, carefully guarded secrets and profound acts of forgiveness, Tom Wilson writes about growing up as an outsider in two families--the family he lost, and the family who took him in. His story takes us from working-class Hamilton of the 1960s and '70s, neighbourhoods peopled by fall-guy wrestlers, broke mobsters and WWII vets, to today, as he continues his journey to connect with the man he now knows to be his father and with his Mohawk heritage and relatives, discovering Kahnawake chiefs, Brooklyn "skywalkers" and nomadic Arnold Palmer groupies among them. With a rare gift for storytelling and a remarkable story to tell, Tom Wilson writes with unflinching honesty and extraordinary compassion about his search for identity and for the truth about his family. Moving, captivating and at times hysterically funny, Beautiful Scars is a story about the families who raise us, and the families who course through our veins."-- Provided by publisher
Celebrating thirty years of Ziggy, this anniversary edition features heartfelt tributes from his friends, highlighting their favorite moments with the optimistic character. Ziggy, known for his relatable insecurities and connection with animals, continues to inspire readers to find joy in life. The book includes a timeline of significant events in Ziggy's journey, making it a nostalgic and essential read for fans and collectors who cherish this beloved character and his enduring message of hope.
The transition into the age of sixty-five brings a mix of excitement and apprehension for many individuals. As traditional pressures such as work and raising children begin to diminish, this stage of life opens new possibilities for personal growth and exploration. The book delves into the varied emotions and experiences of seniors navigating this pivotal time, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities that arise as they redefine their identities and futures.