There and Back

At the heart of this powerful narrative is a woman trapped in confinement—from her childhood through her relationship and finally, in prison. Through her brave and resilient voice, Rosa immerses us in a dark yet hopeful world, where she becomes a symbol for the many other women fighting to leave behind the violence of prison and the oppressions of gender and class.
The unique combination of Ángel Aedo’s anthropological perspective and Sol Díaz’s expressive artwork creates a deeply moving reading experience. The story unfolds through panels that capture the characters’ moments of pain, struggle, and redemption. Through visual storytelling, There and Back manages to convey the complexity of these social realities and the human strength that emerges from adversity.

Key points

• Based on extensive five-year ethnographic research, this work explores the experiences of women connected to the prison system, whether as inmates or as relatives of incarcerated individuals.
• This graphic novel reflects the strength and resilience of the many women who manage to rebuild their lives after experiencing abandonment, violence, marginalization, and imprisonment.
• It has been acclaimed for its ability to open up spaces for dialogue and reflection on urgent societal issues, such as genderbased violence, social inequality, and the realities of the prison system.
• English translation by Lawrence Schimel available.