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    I Would Leave Me If I Could.: A Collection of Poetry
    I Would Leave Me If I Could.: A Collection of Poetry
    I Would Leave Me If I Could.: A Collection of Poetry
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    I Would Leave Me If I Could.: A Collection of Poetry

    Written by Halsey

    Narrated by Halsey

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    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

    Grammy Award–nominated, platinum-selling musician Halsey is heralded as one of the most compelling voices of her generation. In I Would Leave Me If I Could, she reveals never-before-heard poetry of longing, love, and the nuances of bipolar disorder.

    In this intimate audio performance of her debut collection, Halsey bares her soul. Bringing the same artistry found in her lyrics, Halsey’s poems delve into the highs and lows of doomed relationships, family ties, sexuality, and mental illness. More hand grenades than confessions, these autobiographical poems explore and dismantle conventional notions of what it means to be a feminist in search of power.

    Masterful as it is raw, passionate, and profound, I Would Leave Me If I Could signals the arrival of an essential voice.

    Cover painting, American Woman, by the author.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateNov 17, 2020
    ISBN9781797101811
    Author

    Halsey

    Halsey, born Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and recipient of the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame’s Hal David Starlight Award. She lives in Los Angeles, California.

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    • 3/5
      Not sure I would call it poetry... thoughts, musings of a famous person — yes! But there only a few that stuck out to me but hidden among so many items... was hoping for her to dig a bit deeper and tell the stories in full...

      1 person found this helpful

    • 3/5
      A bit dark for my tastes but she’s a good poet.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      I loved this poetry collection by Halsey. I have been a fan of her music for a while and I was happy to see this side of her. The poems are varied and beautiful. I love metaphors and imagery. My only wish they had a stronger thematic link. The poems are obviously very personal for the author and that’s what connected them but I feel like I wanted a little bit more.
      All in all, it’s a great debut poetry collection. I can see myself rereading it.

      1 person found this helpful

    • 4/5
      She adds a few words not present in the written version. Also, the audiobook skips one of the poems. But it was a great experience to read while listening to her at the same time
    • 5/5
      I loved all these poems.so many amazing ones I’m not sure how I could pic a favorite
    • 4/5
      If you’re wanting something light and uplifting this isn’t for you. I knew what I was getting myself into, so it’s no problem for me. I really enjoy how raw and unfiltered she was in this book. Definitely recommend if you’re a Halsey fan.