Be Not Afraid of Love: Lessons on Fear, Intimacy and Connection

Be Not Afraid of Love is a powerful collection of essays and affirmations that follow Mimi Zhus journey toward embodying and re-learning love after a violent relationship. It explores the intersections of love and fear in self-esteem, friendship, family dynamics, and romantic relationships and encourages readers to lean into love with softness.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2022
Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Be Not Afraid of Love is a captivating compilation of interwoven essays and affirmations that chronicle Mimi Zhu's transformative journey toward embracing and rediscovering love following a traumatic relationship. At the tender age of twenty, Mimi, a queer Chinese-Australian writer and artist, emerged as a survivor of intimate-partner abuse, leaving them shattered and in pursuit of healing and rekindling their capacity for love. In their quest for solace, they discovered the profound healing power of words. Through sharing their personal accounts of oppression, resilience, joy, and community, Mimi extends an invitation to readers worldwide to embark on a introspective journey, seeking to unravel the pain or uncertainty within themselves. This book serves as a continuation of that re-learning process, delving into the intricate intersections of love and fear in self-esteem, friendship, family dynamics, and romantic relationships. It also extends its reach to explore the broader societal and political implications of love. Mimi's powerful and thought-provoking words offer guidance and inspiration to readers, encouraging them to embrace love with tenderness and vulnerability. Heartrending and revolutionary, Be Not Afraid of Love stands as a testament to the boundless strength and resilience of the human spirit, as well as a celebration of love in all its myriad forms.

Weight: 258g
Dimension: 136 x 209 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781743799123