Graduation: A Time For Change A For Better Or For Worse Collection [Paperback]

Lynn Johnston (Author)

Book Description

Series: For Better or for Worse Little Books | Publication Date: August 31, 2001

For Better or For Worse's Patterson family has grown and grown up for decades on the comics page. Facing real-life issues with a continuously humorous, often poignant, sometimes sentimental stance, For Better or For Worse delivers storylines that reflect the life moments and family challenges that most people face. In this collection, Graduation: A Time for Change, life is transforming for each family member and their widening circle of friends. Elly and John face middle age and the decision to ask Elly's dad to move in. As Michael graduates from the safe confines of university, Elizabeth begins her college years with a surprising roommate. The pleasures of being the number one kid sometimes escape the often-lonely April. Throw in the engagement of Michael and Deanna and add another dog to liven up the household and you get a lot of laughs and a bit of chaos--just like real life.

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About the Author

Lynn Johnston was born in Collingwood, Ontario, and grew up in British Columbia. Today, she lives in Corbeil, Ontario. In 1985 Lynn was the first woman to receive a Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year from the National Cartoonists Society. She has also received the Order of Canada and claims a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Original edition (August 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740718444
• ISBN-13: 978-0740718441
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #755,654 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lynn Johnston lives in Corbeil, Ontario, Canada. She was the first woman to win the National Cartoonists Society's Reuben Award for Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year in 1985. In the summer of 2008, she was inducted into the "Giants of the North," the Canadian Cartoonists Hall of Fame.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another worthy addition to the collection, October 24, 2001

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David A. Bede (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Graduation: A Time For Change A For Better Or For Worse Collection (Paperback)

Ever since I picked up the For Better or For Worse 20th Anniversary collection last year, I've been spending a lot of time searching out the older books, reading stories that anthology touched on but didn't cover completely and learning more about characters I already knew and loved. The progression of those two decades really is remarkable. Now, amidst all the nostalgia I (and, I suspect, many other FBoFW fans) got caught up in, comes a reminder that our favorite strip is still better than ever today.

From a strictly artistic point of view, Lynn Johnston's drawings have grown steadily sharper and more detailed over the years. But the real star of the show remains Johnston's knack for engaging stories, which are - as always - a nice blend of laughs and serious looks at the everyday problems we've all got to overcome. Much of this collection is concerned with Michael's post-graduation blues and his efforts to establish his career and Elizabeth's struggles to adjust to college life, two things many of us have been through or will go through in real life. Anyone who knows those experiences will tell you they're not often funny, and as such Johnston doesn't try to sugarcoat them - but she does produce a knowing chuckle all the same, as usual. As for April, love her or hate her, there's plenty here as well for the fans to argue - and maybe even laugh - about as always. (Perhaps in response to frequent complaints from some fans that April is a spoiled brat, we're actually treated to John and Elly discussing that issue in this collection...nothing like a cartoonist who listens to her fans!)

It's still among the most serious strips out there, but FBoFW remains good for a laugh this time around.

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Winner!, July 27, 2011

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This review is from: Graduation: A Time For Change A For Better Or For Worse Collection (Paperback)

My family loves the For Better or For Worse Comic strip. It's so true and funny. We have several books of their comic collections and this one is another winner. I bought this for my husband for Father's Day because our daughter just graduated from high school. I like to get titles that are relevant to our stage in life.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great book ..., March 30, 2007

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James E. Michaud (Vernon, CT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Graduation: A Time For Change A For Better Or For Worse Collection (Paperback)

Another Great book to visit the Patterson's with. "For Better / For Worse" has to be one of the best comic strips of all time. It really makes you think, "They are just like my family", and if you do not have kids, read the books so you know what to prepare for.