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Jasmin Kaur

    Jasmin Kaur is een schrijfster, illustrator en spoken word artiest wiens werk zich verdiept in thema's als feminisme, sociale empowerment, liefde en overleving. Haar schrijven dient als een krachtig middel voor heling en het herwinnen van identiteit, en biedt een stem aan de gemarginaliseerden. Door haar kunst viert Kaur de inherente kracht van vrouwelijkheid en moedigt ze lezers aan om hun eigen verhalen te omarmen.

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

      • 464bladzijden
      • 17 uur lezen

      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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