<p>Cartoonist and illustrator Denise Dorrance chats with Zibby about POLAR VORTEX, a poignant, heartbreaking, and darkly funny graphic memoir that perfectly captures the grief, nostalgia, and chaos of caring for an elderly, dementia-impaired parent in crisis. Denise recounts her experience of rushing back to Iowa from London to take care of her ailing mother and spending two chilling months with her—while a literal polar vortex loomed in the background. She also delves into the complexities of elder care, family dynamics, and the emotional toll of decision-making. Finally, she talks about her creative process and her evolution as an artist.</p><br><p>Purchase on Bookshop: <a href="https://bit.ly/4b2vEVw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/4b2vEVw</a></p><br><p>Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zibbyowens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zibbyowens</a>!</p> <p>Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books">https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books</a>.</p>
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