The Bechdel Funeral HomeĪlison’s great-grandfather founded the Bechdel Funeral Home. He had an affinity for restoration, and, often, forced his family to help him with his projects. When they first bought the house, it was falling apart, but he was determined to restore it to its former glory. Her father, a notably distant man, put more energy into working on their home than he did focusing on his family. (Shortform note: because this is a graphic novel, this summary pulls from both the book’s text and illustrations.) Life at HomeĪlison Bechdel grew up in an old, Victorian home in Beech Creek, Pennsylvania with her two brothers, mother, and father. Told in a non-linear fashion, the book touches on the themes of gender identity, sexual orientation, dysfunctional households, suicide, and literature as a way of connecting to life. It follows Alison through the early years of her life as she navigates her relationship with her closeted father, discovers her own sexuality, and grapples with her father’s supposed suicide. 1-Page Summary 1-Page Book Summary of Fun Homeįun Home is a graphic memoir by cartoonist Alison Bechdel.
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