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Jasmin Kaur

    Jasmin Kaur est une écrivaine, illustratrice et artiste de spoken word dont l'œuvre explore des thèmes tels que le féminisme, l'autonomisation sociale, l'amour et la survie. Son écriture sert de puissant moyen de guérison et de reconquête de l'identité, offrant une voix aux marginalisés. À travers son art, Kaur célèbre la force inhérente à la féminité et encourage les lecteurs à embrasser leurs propres récits.

    If I Tell You the Truth
    • If I Tell You the Truth

      • 464pages
      • 17 heures de lecture

      Perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Rupi Kaur, this heartrending story told in prose, poetry, and illustration weaves together the stories of a mother and daughter's lives. In this stunning sophomore novel, acclaimed writer Jasmin Kaur explores trauma, fear, courage, community, and the healing power of love in its many forms. Kiran flees her home in Punjab for a fresh start in Canada after a sexual assault leaves her pregnant. But overstaying her visa and living undocumented brings its own perils for both her and her daughter, Sahaara. Sahaara would do anything to protect her mother. When she learns the truth about Kiran's past, she feels compelled to seek justice--even if it means challenging a powerful and dangerous man. if i tell you the truth that i've dug from the hardened depths of this shrapnel-filled dirt with these aching, bloody hands would you believe me? would you still love me?

      If I Tell You the Truth2021
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