Marissa Moss has written more than 50 children's books. Best known for the Amelia's Notebook series (over 5 million sold), her books are popular with teachers and children alike. Marissa is, also, the founder of Creston Books, an independent children's publishing house.
"Before reading Marissa Moss' Last Things I was unaware of
how profoundly moved I could be by a graphic novel. With her gentle
touch and brave honest voice, we experience how completely one's
life and expectations be changed with a single devastating
diagnosis. I absolutely loved Last Things!" --Luisa
Smith, Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA--Reviews
"An important book that needs to be in the world. It's a hard read,
but sometimes surviving and resilience is what makes people
stronger. Ultimately that's what Last Things celebrates, not
dying, but strength, the strength our families give us."
--Kathleen Caldwell, A Great Good Place for Books, Oakland
CA--Reviews
"Powerful and beautiful - this book is a great addition to the
graphic novel canon." --Ian Lendler, author of The
Stratford Zoo Midnight Revue Presents MacBeth--Reviews
"I was swept into the story, swept along." Joan Lester,
author of Mama's Child--Reviews
"A gripping portrayal of how devastating ALS can be, but also a
powerful example of resilience and hope." -Dr. Catherine
Lomen-Hoerth, neurologist, ALS clinic, UCSF--Reviews
"Last Things is one of the most amazingly poignant and
honest memoirs - graphic or otherwise -- I've ever encountered.
This book - which I read in one insatiable sitting -- tore my heart
in two. Moss handles the material with such a delicate sensibility,
both with her drawings and her text, I couldn't help but let her
carry me along on her journey of love and loss." -Katie
Hafner, contributing writer to the New York Times and
author of Mother, Daughter, Me: A Memoir--Reviews
"This journey is one that we rarely speak about, but it absolutely
needs to be told. Marissa's messages to all of us are powerful,
profound and touching as she navigates the death of her husband. I
feel honored to be part of it." --Stuart Kelman, Founding
Rabbi, Congregation Netivot Shalom--Reviews
"In this deeply affecting graphic memoir, Moss lays out the
struggles of trying to live as her husband is dying of Lou Gehrig's
disease. Her simple drawings reveal the pain and anguish her
characters don't know how to express in words, making the format a
perfect choice for the story. Those facing similar situations will
feel relief at finding their struggles and confusion laid clearly
on a page. A sad, haunting memoir." --Marika McCoola, New
York Times bestselling author of Baba Yaga's
Assistant--Reviews
"I was swept into the story, swept along." Joan Lester,
author of Mama's Child--Reviews
"This is a very brave and beautifully drawn account. Anyone coping
with the loss of a spouse is going to benefit - and any reader can
relate to the family dynamics, the stress of caregiving, and the
crisis of a terminal disease." Eleanor Vincent, author of
Swimming with Maya: A Mother's Story--Reviews
"Loving, moving, and articulate, Last Things is packed with
emotional truth. It's a clear-eyed testimony to the way death
arrives, sometimes inch by inch, inspiring the courage and strength
and generosity that are the best things we bring to this life."
--Jennifer Hayden, Eisner-nominated author of
Underwire and The Story of My Tits--Reviews
"For every person affected ALS, there is a story to tell. From her
front-line perspective, Marissa Moss bravely shares her family's
challenges during her husband's journey with ALS in a very personal
way. We are grateful for her efforts to raise awareness and support
for people living with ALS and their families." --The ALS
Association Golden West Chapter--Reviews
"This is a very powerful story. It needs to be published (and I say
that as someone who has no personal connection with ALS). It's a
universal story of connection and separation and searching for
reconnection after a loss." --Bill Boerman-Cornell,
Professor of Education, Trinity College--Reviews
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