A vibrant graphic memoir of a womanan immigrant, a survivor, a writer, a foodie, and, ultimately, an optimistwho rebuilds her life in New York City while recovering from the trauma of an abusive relationship.An intimate portrait of the city not only as a place of dreams, but as a vital source for healing and self-discovery.Nick Sousanis, Eisner Awardwinning author of UnflatteningOn her first night in New York City, Kay Sohini sits on the tarmac of JFK Airport making an inventory of everything shes left behind in India: her family, friends, home, and gaslighting ex-boyfriend. In the wake of that untethering she realizes two things: shes finally made it to the city of her literary heroesKerouac, Plath, Bechdeland the trauma shes endured has created gaping holes in her memory.As Kay begins the work of piecing herself back together she discovers the deep sense of belonging that can only be found on the streets of New York City. In the process she falls beautifully, ridiculously in love with the bustling landscape, and realizes that the places we love do not always love us back but can still somehow save us in weird, unexpected ways.At once heartbreaking and uplifting, This Beautiful, Ridiculous City explores the relationship between trauma and truth, displacement and belonging, and what it means to forge a life of ones own.