Bipolar Bear and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Health Insurance : A Fable for Grownups / Kathleen Founds.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Founds, Kathleen, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Satire.

Genre:

Graphic novels.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (207 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

University Park, PA : The Pennsylvania State University Press, [2022]

Summary:

Theodore is a bear with wild mood swings. When he is up, he carves epic poetry into tree trunks. When he is down, he paints sad faces on rocks and turtle shells. In search of prescription medications that will bring stability to his life, Theodore finds a job with health insurance benefits. He gets the meds, but when he can't pay the psychiatrist's bill, he becomes lost in the Labyrinth of Health Insurance Claims.This witty and colorful tale follows the comical exploits of Theodore, a loveable and relatable bear, as he copes with bipolar disorder, navigates the inequities of capitalist society, founds a commune, and becomes an activist, all the while accompanied by a memorable cast of characters--fat-cat insurance CEOs, a wrongfully convicted snake, raccoons with tommy guns, and an unemployed old dog who cannot learn new tricks.Entertaining, whimsical, and bitingly satirical, Bipolar Bear is a fable for grownups that manages the delicate balance of addressing society's ills while simultaneously presenting a hopeful vision for the world.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Dedication

Chapter One: The Quest

Chapter Two: The Labyrinth

Chapter Three: The Lair

Chapter Four: Crime & Punishment

Chapter Five: The Forest

Chapter Six: The Slough of Despond

Afterword

Acknowledgments

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-63779-044-9

OCLC:

1396696896