The Secret to Superhuman Strength - by Alison Bechdel (Hardcover)

Alison Bechdel's latest graphic memoir, "Facing the Non-Transcendent but All-Important Interdependence," is a deeply personal and hilarious exploration of her lifelong love affair with exercise.

From childhood to adulthood, Bechdel delves into her fascination with every fitness craze that has come down the pike, from Jack LaLanne in the 60s to present-day spin class.

Through an ever-evolving panoply of running shoes, bicycles, skis, and sundry other gear, Bechdel reflects on her own self-improvement journey and the search for superhuman strength.

But as she turns to Eastern philosophers and literary figures like Jack Kerouac for enlightenment, Bechdel comes to a soulful conclusion about the true secret to success: facing her own non-transcendent but all-important interdependence.

This thought-provoking and deeply relatable book is a must-read for anyone who has ever struggled with self-improvement or the pursuit of perfection.