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If I Tell You the Truth
If I Tell You the Truth | Jasmin Kaur
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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 daughters 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 Kirans past, she feels compelled to seek justiceeven if it means challenging a powerful and dangerous man. if i tell you the truth that ive dug from the hardened depths of this shrapnel-filled dirt with these aching, bloody hands would you believe me? would you still love me?
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BekaReid
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Written in a combination of tight prose and beautiful poetry and illustrations, this book is a powerful story that will linger awhile.
TW: sexual assault, rape, immigration trauma & anxiety

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thebookienook
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This continues the story of Kiran, an undocumented immigrant living in Canada, and her daughter, Sahaara. The story focuses on the struggles of being undocumented, the cause of that for Kiran, and the smaller fractures and struggles caused by it.

It is a story of bravery and empowerment; selfworth and acceptance.

It‘s an ever changing and developing mother/daughter relationship. One of the most powerful books that I‘ve read this year.

AkashaVampie I love this pic 3y
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thebookienook

"This world makes us feel like our stories begin and end with men—the ones who want us or don‘t want us or hurt us or love us. But if I‘ve learned anything, it‘s that happiness doesn‘t need to hinge on the boy you end up with.” She touches my cheek. “You can choose yourself, too.”

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mariaku21
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This was a hard book - not to finish but to start and accept it as a realistic fiction since it covers so many realistic triggers and sometimes with so much emotion that it felt honest and real.

It's a powerful story of a mother and daughter, alternating between their viewpoints to highlight their dynamic and the world around them as it weaves between a mother's past and her daughters present to tell their story.

GondorGirl Her first book destroyed me. I definitely be picking this one up. 3y
mariaku21 @GondorGirl this was my first time reading her but I can see it. She's got a way with words 3y
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TheBookHippie
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All excellent 🤍🤍🤍

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DebbieGrillo
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"It's not a terrible thing."

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DebbieGrillo
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I received this book from my school district, in an exchange for a 300 word recommendation, after I tweeted about her first book. I can't wait for some uninterrupted reading time!
#teachersoflitsy

Caroline2 Cute owl! 🦉 ❤️ 3y
BennettBookworm That cover!!! Wow 😍 3y
Ruthiella Love your owl! 😀 3y
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