Ikpi, Bassey
I'm Telling the Truth, But I'm Lying: Essays
- ISBN 13:
- 9780062698346
- author:
- Ikpi, Bassey
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Harper Perennial
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 13.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Personal Memoirs, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Bassey Ikpi's powerful collection of essays explores her experiences with Bipolar II and anxiety throughout her life. Born in Nigeria in 1976, Bassey moved to Oklahoma at a young age, where she struggled to navigate her identity and mental health. In this deeply personal work, she examines the ways our stories can be both honest and a lie, and how mental health is intertwined with every aspect of ourselves. Through her writing, Bassey shares her journey from being a spoken word artist to facing a breakdown that led to hospitalization and a diagnosis. She has since become a mental health advocate, using her experiences to explore the complexities of our inner lives. This raw and honest collection offers a unique perspective on the human experience, inviting readers to confront their own stories and the ways they may be hiding the truth. Ikpi's essays are a visceral exploration of the human condition, one that challenges us to think critically about our own mental health and the stories we tell ourselves.
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