Book HackI'm Telling the Truth, but I'm LyingBy Bassey Ikpi
In a Nutshell
An intimate collection of essays that explore Bassey Ikpi's experiences with mental health and multicultural identity.
Favorite Quote
I thought about the way my mind wanders, how I drift through days losing hours, forgetting to remain in my body. How they call me absentminded, forgetful. The way I am mercury spilling over surfaces — solid and liquid, here and not.
Bassey Ikpi
Introduction
Nigerian American immigrant Bassey Ikpi dealt with undiagnosed bipolar disorder and anxiety for many years before being hospitalized.
After her diagnosis, Ikpi dedicated herself to creating art and using her experiences to advocate for others.
Bassey Ikpi is a spoken word poet, writer, and founder of The Siwe Project, a mental health organization focused on spreading awareness for those neglected and oppressed due to their race, and has been featured on HBO and OkayAfrica's 100 Women honoree list.
This collection of essays highlights immigrant experiences with mental health, family dynamics, and identity.
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