What would you say to your teenage self if you could? Inspired by the journals she kept growing up, Sophie Lucido Johnson began an interactive conversation between her younger self and her current self. When she began the exercise, Sophie envisioned sharing important lessons on what it means to love your body, navigate relationships, and discover what fulfills you, no matt What would you say to your teenage self if you could? Inspired by the journals she kept growing up, Sophie Lucido Johnson began an interactive conversation between her younger self and her current self. When she began the exercise, Sophie envisioned sharing important lessons on what it means to love your body, navigate relationships, and discover what fulfills you, no matter where life takes you. But as these "exchanges" deepened, adult Sophie discovered she had much to learn about life from young Sophie as well. Fully illustrated with handwritten text, Dear Sophie, Love Sophie deftly explores topics like queer identity, body image, inherited trauma, belonging, privilege, heartbreak, first love, and much more in a unique and captivating way. Charming, witty, and poignant, it reminds us that wisdom is not limited by age.
Dear Sophie, Love Sophie: A Graphic Memoir in Diaries, Letters, and Lists
What would you say to your teenage self if you could? Inspired by the journals she kept growing up, Sophie Lucido Johnson began an interactive conversation between her younger self and her current self. When she began the exercise, Sophie envisioned sharing important lessons on what it means to love your body, navigate relationships, and discover what fulfills you, no matt What would you say to your teenage self if you could? Inspired by the journals she kept growing up, Sophie Lucido Johnson began an interactive conversation between her younger self and her current self. When she began the exercise, Sophie envisioned sharing important lessons on what it means to love your body, navigate relationships, and discover what fulfills you, no matter where life takes you. But as these "exchanges" deepened, adult Sophie discovered she had much to learn about life from young Sophie as well. Fully illustrated with handwritten text, Dear Sophie, Love Sophie deftly explores topics like queer identity, body image, inherited trauma, belonging, privilege, heartbreak, first love, and much more in a unique and captivating way. Charming, witty, and poignant, it reminds us that wisdom is not limited by age.
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Soap –
This book was specifically written for me. Me and only me is the target audience.
Kricket –
I loved this graphic novel where "grown-up" Sophie re-reads diaries from her younger years and writes back to her. I would also like to recommend Sophie's newsletter, "You Are Doing A Good Enough Job" https://goodenoughjob.substack.com/ which is an absolute treasure to have show up in your inbox. I loved this graphic novel where "grown-up" Sophie re-reads diaries from her younger years and writes back to her. I would also like to recommend Sophie's newsletter, "You Are Doing A Good Enough Job" https://goodenoughjob.substack.com/ which is an absolute treasure to have show up in your inbox.
Lizzy –
I loved this book! I’ve long loved Sophie’s writing - it’s always been a balm for me. I loved the illustrations, the young Sophie entries (so relatable) and the note at the end. I keep a journal as well and found Sophie’s exploration of her old diaries to be soothing, inspiring, insightful and funny. I inhaled this book in a day.
Cindy :: leavemetomybooks :: –
I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. I’m a big fan of graphic memoirs (And Now We Spill the Family Secrets was one of my favorite books last year), and this one hit home especially hard because I have a thirteen-year-old daughter, and more than anything I want her teenage years and young adulthood to be much less fraught than mine. I want her to stay confident and comfortable with herself in a way that I’m still figuring out. This book is about Sophie’s personal journey, but so many of her experiences are I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH. I’m a big fan of graphic memoirs (And Now We Spill the Family Secrets was one of my favorite books last year), and this one hit home especially hard because I have a thirteen-year-old daughter, and more than anything I want her teenage years and young adulthood to be much less fraught than mine. I want her to stay confident and comfortable with herself in a way that I’m still figuring out. This book is about Sophie’s personal journey, but so many of her experiences are relatable, and there’s a lot to learn from here. The whole idea of writing back and forth with your teenage self is so beautiful. Also: I am in madly in love with her illustration style. Highly recommended!!! * thank you to HarperOne Books for my copy of the book. This comes out March 22!
Amanda Almén –
Boken får mig att tänka, den blir som ett litet terapisamtal med tonårs-Amanda. Hon som också skrev dagböcker, som hade svårt att ta in stora världshändelser (för det som skedde i kroppen och knoppen var så mycket större än allt annat), som älskade med hela sitt hjärta, funderade över sin vikt och sina träningspass och sina prestationer och inte hade lärt sig att välja bort personer som gjorde henne illa. Jag skakar hand med en del minnen och går tillsammans med Sophie och gör upp med det förgån Boken får mig att tänka, den blir som ett litet terapisamtal med tonårs-Amanda. Hon som också skrev dagböcker, som hade svårt att ta in stora världshändelser (för det som skedde i kroppen och knoppen var så mycket större än allt annat), som älskade med hela sitt hjärta, funderade över sin vikt och sina träningspass och sina prestationer och inte hade lärt sig att välja bort personer som gjorde henne illa. Jag skakar hand med en del minnen och går tillsammans med Sophie och gör upp med det förgångna, eller iallafall, accepterar det. Det här är en fin liten bok med mycket kärlek, smärta och ärlighet som jag önskar att någon hade satt i mina händer när jag gick på gymnasiet.
Hannah –
SO GOOD!
Carolyn Baird –
everyone should read this book
Kat –
A thoughtful, tender look at the way we grow and change and learn, and an invitation to treat our present selves with the same kindness. A must read. Also hilarious.
Jen –
This book is (vegan) chicken soup for my specific teenage soul.
Carolyn –
Wow! Dear Sophie, Love Sophie is the graphic memoir from Sophie Lucido Johnson. It weaves together letters, lists, and diary entries in a conversation with her teen-aged self. This is a powerful book! As an adult it is so important to address the past in order to move forward to the future. It can be uplifting to see how far you have come in some areas and a wake up call for other areas. I plan to pass this book onto my almost-teenager. It is full of life advice that she wouldn't dream of Wow! Dear Sophie, Love Sophie is the graphic memoir from Sophie Lucido Johnson. It weaves together letters, lists, and diary entries in a conversation with her teen-aged self. This is a powerful book! As an adult it is so important to address the past in order to move forward to the future. It can be uplifting to see how far you have come in some areas and a wake up call for other areas. I plan to pass this book onto my almost-teenager. It is full of life advice that she wouldn't dream of hearing from her parents (insert eye roll here). I am so thankful to have received this gifted copy from @Harperone and I hope that in 20 years there will be a new installment from "Future Sophie." Dear Sophie, Love Sophie is available now!
Kate Rood –
As an avid letter writer, I loved this book so much. I paused every few pages to think back to my own high school years and what I’d say to my high school self. I’ve been learning more about self-compassion these past few years, and these gorgeous reflections and images will stay with me for a long time as I try to remember daily to be kind to myself.
Ang –
Interesting. Not my fave graphic memoir I've ever read, but not a waste of time. That said, there is some VERY triggering stuff in here re: eating, bodies and fatness. I *almost* put the book down because of it. Interesting. Not my fave graphic memoir I've ever read, but not a waste of time. That said, there is some VERY triggering stuff in here re: eating, bodies and fatness. I *almost* put the book down because of it.
Reading with Cats –
3.5 stars
Anjali –
I loved this book so much. Sophie's letters to her younger self were almost like letters to my younger self but much wiser and kinder than I think I could be. Highly recommend. I loved this book so much. Sophie's letters to her younger self were almost like letters to my younger self but much wiser and kinder than I think I could be. Highly recommend.
Patricia –
As an avid journaler since age 11, I really liked this book of teen journal excerpts and adult reflection on them!
Brittany Cash –
*4.5 is my actual rating. This one really gets you thinking about your past and future!
Rachel (bookmamareviews) –
Chalk full of humor and wisdom. An enjoyable binge in one sitting read!
sarah –
A beautiful reminder of what it feels like to be young and then slightly less young. I loved it!
Brianna Sowinski –
Current Sophie responds to selections from her teenage journal entries. Important lessons for today's teens and anyone that remembers what it was like to ever be a teen. Current Sophie responds to selections from her teenage journal entries. Important lessons for today's teens and anyone that remembers what it was like to ever be a teen.
Dan Abromowitz –
so sweet! so good and sweet!
Natalie (Natflix&Books) –
3.5 I appreciated this as someone who wrote almost daily in a journal from 15-22, but at times it felt like a slog to get through.
elliott (kinzplush) –
this book hurt in such a good way
Eugenia Viti –
Awesome book! Super easy read and beautiful drawings. So smart and thoughtful!
Erin Greenawald –
What a sweet yet deep read. I wish I’d had this book when I was a teenager, but I sure still managed to learn a lot from it now.
Tina –
pg 72 author uses the terf terminology referring to women as “womxn” twice
Kristen –
!!!!!!!!!!!
G –
CW- Disordered eating; visuals of and conversations about self-harm
Rachel –
Dear Sophie, I picked up this book exactly when I needed to. Thank you.
Clauderocks –
A good graphic novel with lots of insight to someone as an adult and recognizing their complicated 14 year old self.
Diana –
*3.5/5 stars