In "Good Talk," Mira Jacob masterfully employs the graphic memoir format to encapsulate the essence of her life as a first-generation American navigating the tumultuous waters of identity, love, and belonging. Set against the backdrop of an America that feels increasingly alien to immigrants and their children, Jacob's narrative is a poignant exploration of the conversations that shape us, especially those that force us to confront the complexities of race, sex, and family in today's society. Through the eyes of her young son, whose innocent inquiries about whether the new president hates "brown boys like him" trigger deep introspection, Jacob embarks on a journey of self-discovery and dialogue, using humor and empathy to address the questions that both divide and unite us. Woven into the fabric of Jacob's story are the threads of her own experiences as the daughter of Indian immigrants, the wife in an interracial marriage, and a mother striving to provide her son with answers in a world that often offers none. From recounting the awkward advice of her parents, who themselves grappled with the complexities of an arranged marriage in a foreign land, to imaginary conversations with celebrities, Jacob's narrative is both uniquely personal and universally relatable. Through vibrant illustrations and candid storytelling, "Good Talk" not only captures the heart of Jacob's own American story but also invites readers to reflect on their own conversations that have shaped their understanding of identity and belonging in an ever-changing world.