A cute, straightforward memoir with a bit of humor and a lot of heart.

I was particularly interested in the culturally historic aspects of this. As someone much younger than the author, this was an informative look into Canadian culture in the 1960’s and ‘70s from a personal, first hand perspective.

The drawings are a nice visual aid to the telling of the story, which is quite meaty despite the book being relatively short. And, of course, the choice to depict all the human characters as birds was super cute and led to some funny moments.

This book would be great as an introduction for anyone interested in the hippie cultural era.

Another delightful and humorous graphic biography, this time about the life of a hippie. Anthropomorphic-style that kept me turning the page, wanting to learn more about this child of a Swedish Baptist Minister. One of those books that would sit nicely in anyone's collection for when they need something positive and upbeat to lift themselves.

This was a lighthearted yet poignant graphic memoir that follows the journey of a Baptist minister's daughter who goes on to discover herself, and embrace the hippie lifestyle with her partner. It is reflective, interesting and has some witty observations thrown in for good measure. Themes like religious identity, family dynamics, growing up pains, first love, and even career path discussions with parents are relatable and universal.

If you enjoy graphic novels that blend personal history with sharp commentary, Birth of a Hippie is promising. Music lovers will appreciate the references -- I smiled each time the author JoDee mentioned singing in harmonies! Also Gordon Lightfoot whose subtle and controlled vibrato I discovered last year in "If you Could Read my Mind." last year.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC Copy.

I was given a copy of Birth of a Hippie by JoDee Samuelson from Pownal Street Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Working in an office, a book like Birth of a Hippie is ideal for a break. The illustrations were excellent and the social-cultural historical leanings were varied. I certainly didn't feel like a hippie after, but it's very much to say that the hippie lifestyle is strong because people commit to its shared messaging. I also appreciated learning that paisley was an Iranian design concept that took off. That was a great of trivia.

A lighthearted, cute, sometimes humorous and sometimes serious graphic memoir. I liked the ingenuity of the comic style. It’s the first time I’ve seen a memoir laid out this way. As a Priest’s daughter who is both religious and spiritual, I empathized with a lot of the story. Well told and original.