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Radical and revolutionaryJonny Sun New York Times bestselling author of Goodbye Again

A collection of powerful interconnected essays and affirmations that follow Mimi Zhus journey toward embodying and relearning love after a violent romantic relationship a stunning and provocative book that will guide and inspire readers to lean into love with softness

In their early twenties Mimi Zhu was a survivor of intimatepartner abuse This left them broken in search of healing and ways to relearn love This work is a testament to the strength and adaptability all humans possess a tribute to love Be Not Afraid of Love explores the intersections of love and fear in selfesteem friendship family dynamics and romantic relationships and extends out to its effects on society and the greater political realm In sharing their own intimate encounters with oppression healing joy and community Mimi invites readers to reflect deeply on their own experiences as well with the intention of acting as a guide to undoing the hurt or uncertainty within them In this heartrending and revolutionary book Mimi reminds us be not afraid of love