A review by vonni
I'm Telling the Truth, But I'm Lying: Essays by Bassey Ikpi

emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

5.0

I cannot describe how wonderful it was to read this book. Some parts felt like reading my own journal, but in such luxurious and vivid description. Bassey is a gift. Thank you 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, Grief, Alcohol, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Medical trauma, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Eating disorder

Minor: Vomit